Finding the Third Proportional to 597,360 and 1,289,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,360 and 1,289,724 is: 2,784,565.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,360 : 1,289,724 = 1,289,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,360/1,289,724 = 1,289,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,360x = 1,289,724 × 1,289,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,360x = 1,663,387,996,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,663,387,996,176/597,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,784,565.41
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