Finding the Third Proportional to 598,601 and 1,292,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,601 and 1,292,158 is: 2,789,290.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,601 : 1,292,158 = 1,292,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,601/1,292,158 = 1,292,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,601x = 1,292,158 × 1,292,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,601x = 1,669,672,296,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,672,296,964/598,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,789,290.86
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