Finding the Third Proportional to 597,676 and 1,283,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,676 and 1,283,924 is: 2,758,117.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,676 : 1,283,924 = 1,283,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,676/1,283,924 = 1,283,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,676x = 1,283,924 × 1,283,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,676x = 1,648,460,837,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,648,460,837,776/597,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,758,117.84
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