Finding the Third Proportional to 598,080 and 1,306,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,080 and 1,306,240 is: 2,852,900.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,080 : 1,306,240 = 1,306,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,080/1,306,240 = 1,306,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,080x = 1,306,240 × 1,306,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,080x = 1,706,262,937,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,706,262,937,600/598,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,852,900.85
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