Finding the Third Proportional to 598,596 and 1,292,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,596 and 1,292,148 is: 2,789,270.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,596 : 1,292,148 = 1,292,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,596/1,292,148 = 1,292,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,596x = 1,292,148 × 1,292,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,596x = 1,669,646,453,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,646,453,904/598,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,789,270.98
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