Finding the Third Proportional to 598,410 and 1,291,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,410 and 1,291,932 is: 2,789,205.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,410 : 1,291,932 = 1,291,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,410/1,291,932 = 1,291,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,410x = 1,291,932 × 1,291,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,410x = 1,669,088,292,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,088,292,624/598,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,789,205.21
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