Finding the Third Proportional to 597,736 and 1,289,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,736 and 1,289,930 is: 2,783,702.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,736 : 1,289,930 = 1,289,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,736/1,289,930 = 1,289,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,736x = 1,289,930 × 1,289,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,736x = 1,663,919,404,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,663,919,404,900/597,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,783,702.85
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