Finding the Third Proportional to 598,546 and 1,292,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,546 and 1,292,050 is: 2,789,080.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,546 : 1,292,050 = 1,292,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,546/1,292,050 = 1,292,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,546x = 1,292,050 × 1,292,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,546x = 1,669,393,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,393,202,500/598,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,789,080.88
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