Finding the Third Proportional to 597,960 and 1,273,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,960 and 1,273,440 is: 2,711,969.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,960 : 1,273,440 = 1,273,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,960/1,273,440 = 1,273,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,960x = 1,273,440 × 1,273,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,960x = 1,621,649,433,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,621,649,433,600/597,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,711,969.75
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