Finding the Third Proportional to 598,128 and 1,312,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,128 and 1,312,515 is: 2,880,145.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,128 : 1,312,515 = 1,312,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,128/1,312,515 = 1,312,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,128x = 1,312,515 × 1,312,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,128x = 1,722,695,625,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,695,625,225/598,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,880,145.43
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