Finding the Third Proportional to 597,585 and 1,290,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,585 and 1,290,246 is: 2,785,770.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,585 : 1,290,246 = 1,290,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,585/1,290,246 = 1,290,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,585x = 1,290,246 × 1,290,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,585x = 1,664,734,740,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,664,734,740,516/597,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,785,770.63
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