Finding the Third Proportional to 598,266 and 1,280,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,266 and 1,280,627 is: 2,741,264.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,266 : 1,280,627 = 1,280,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,266/1,280,627 = 1,280,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,266x = 1,280,627 × 1,280,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,266x = 1,640,005,513,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,640,005,513,129/598,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,741,264.78
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