Finding the Third Proportional to 598,517 and 1,291,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,517 and 1,291,987 is: 2,788,944.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,517 : 1,291,987 = 1,291,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,517/1,291,987 = 1,291,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,517x = 1,291,987 × 1,291,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,517x = 1,669,230,408,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,230,408,169/598,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,788,944.02
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