Finding the Third Proportional to 597,732 and 1,289,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,732 and 1,289,922 is: 2,783,686.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,732 : 1,289,922 = 1,289,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,732/1,289,922 = 1,289,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,732x = 1,289,922 × 1,289,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,732x = 1,663,898,766,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,663,898,766,084/597,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,783,686.95
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