Finding the Third Proportional to 598,514 and 1,313,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,514 and 1,313,310 is: 2,881,775.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,514 : 1,313,310 = 1,313,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,514/1,313,310 = 1,313,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,514x = 1,313,310 × 1,313,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,514x = 1,724,783,156,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,724,783,156,100/598,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,881,775.79
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