Finding the Third Proportional to 598,452 and 1,298,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,452 and 1,298,634 is: 2,818,020.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,452 : 1,298,634 = 1,298,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,452/1,298,634 = 1,298,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,452x = 1,298,634 × 1,298,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,452x = 1,686,450,265,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,686,450,265,956/598,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,818,020.94
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