Finding the Third Proportional to 598,262 and 1,280,619.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,262 and 1,280,619.75 is: 2,741,252.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,262 : 1,280,619.75 = 1,280,619.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,262/1,280,619.75 = 1,280,619.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,262x = 1,280,619.75 × 1,280,619.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,262x = 1,639,986,944,090.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,639,986,944,090.06/598,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,741,252.07
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