Finding the Third Proportional to 598,582 and 1,313,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,582 and 1,313,572 is: 2,882,598.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,582 : 1,313,572 = 1,313,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,582/1,313,572 = 1,313,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,582x = 1,313,572 × 1,313,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,582x = 1,725,471,399,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,725,471,399,184/598,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,882,598.21
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