Finding the Third Proportional to 598,451 and 1,311,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,451 and 1,311,364 is: 2,873,544.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,451 : 1,311,364 = 1,311,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,451/1,311,364 = 1,311,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,451x = 1,311,364 × 1,311,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,451x = 1,719,675,540,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,719,675,540,496/598,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,873,544.43
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