Finding the Third Proportional to 597,752 and 1,289,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,752 and 1,289,964 is: 2,783,775.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,752 : 1,289,964 = 1,289,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,752/1,289,964 = 1,289,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,752x = 1,289,964 × 1,289,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,752x = 1,664,007,121,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,664,007,121,296/597,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,783,775.08
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