Finding the Third Proportional to 598,360 and 1,291,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,360 and 1,291,852 is: 2,789,092.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,360 : 1,291,852 = 1,291,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,360/1,291,852 = 1,291,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,360x = 1,291,852 × 1,291,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,360x = 1,668,881,589,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,668,881,589,904/598,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,789,092.84
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