Finding the Third Proportional to 598,126 and 1,312,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,126 and 1,312,513 is: 2,880,146.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,126 : 1,312,513 = 1,312,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,126/1,312,513 = 1,312,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,126x = 1,312,513 × 1,312,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,126x = 1,722,690,375,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,690,375,169/598,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,880,146.28
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