Finding the Third Proportional to 598,602 and 1,292,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,602 and 1,292,160 is: 2,789,294.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,602 : 1,292,160 = 1,292,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,602/1,292,160 = 1,292,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,602x = 1,292,160 × 1,292,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,602x = 1,669,677,465,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,677,465,600/598,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,789,294.83
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