Finding the Third Proportional to 597,572 and 1,307,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,572 and 1,307,028 is: 2,858,772.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,572 : 1,307,028 = 1,307,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,572/1,307,028 = 1,307,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,572x = 1,307,028 × 1,307,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,572x = 1,708,322,192,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,708,322,192,784/597,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,858,772.15
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