Finding the Third Proportional to 598,630 and 1,296,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,630 and 1,296,769 is: 2,809,097.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,630 : 1,296,769 = 1,296,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,630/1,296,769 = 1,296,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,630x = 1,296,769 × 1,296,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,630x = 1,681,609,839,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,681,609,839,361/598,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,809,097.17
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