Finding the Third Proportional to 598,365 and 1,296,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,365 and 1,296,421 is: 2,808,833.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,365 : 1,296,421 = 1,296,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,365/1,296,421 = 1,296,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,365x = 1,296,421 × 1,296,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,365x = 1,680,707,409,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,680,707,409,241/598,365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,808,833.09
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