Finding the Third Proportional to 598,590 and 1,301,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,590 and 1,301,913 is: 2,831,616.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,590 : 1,301,913 = 1,301,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,590/1,301,913 = 1,301,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,590x = 1,301,913 × 1,301,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,590x = 1,694,977,459,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,694,977,459,569/598,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,831,616.73
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