Finding the Third Proportional to 597,812 and 1,290,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,812 and 1,290,062 is: 2,783,918.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,812 : 1,290,062 = 1,290,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,812/1,290,062 = 1,290,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,812x = 1,290,062 × 1,290,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,812x = 1,664,259,963,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,664,259,963,844/597,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,783,918.63
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