Finding the Third Proportional to 598,371 and 1,296,430.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,371 and 1,296,430.50 is: 2,808,846.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,371 : 1,296,430.50 = 1,296,430.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,371/1,296,430.50 = 1,296,430.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,371x = 1,296,430.50 × 1,296,430.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,371x = 1,680,732,041,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,680,732,041,330.25/598,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,808,846.09
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