Finding the Third Proportional to 598,610 and 1,330,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,610 and 1,330,082 is: 2,955,376.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,610 : 1,330,082 = 1,330,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,610/1,330,082 = 1,330,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,610x = 1,330,082 × 1,330,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,610x = 1,769,118,126,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,118,126,724/598,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,955,376.83
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