Finding the Third Proportional to 597,664 and 1,294,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,664 and 1,294,880 is: 2,805,446.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,664 : 1,294,880 = 1,294,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,664/1,294,880 = 1,294,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,664x = 1,294,880 × 1,294,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,664x = 1,676,714,214,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,676,714,214,400/597,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,805,446.23
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