Finding the Third Proportional to 598,599 and 1,292,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,599 and 1,292,154 is: 2,789,282.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,599 : 1,292,154 = 1,292,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,599/1,292,154 = 1,292,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,599x = 1,292,154 × 1,292,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,599x = 1,669,661,959,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,661,959,716/598,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,789,282.91
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