Finding the Third Proportional to 598,682 and 1,330,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,682 and 1,330,227 is: 2,955,665.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,682 : 1,330,227 = 1,330,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,682/1,330,227 = 1,330,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,682x = 1,330,227 × 1,330,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,682x = 1,769,503,871,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,503,871,529/598,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,955,665.73
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