Finding the Third Proportional to 598,711 and 1,330,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,711 and 1,330,283 is: 2,955,771.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,711 : 1,330,283 = 1,330,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,711/1,330,283 = 1,330,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,711x = 1,330,283 × 1,330,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,711x = 1,769,652,860,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,652,860,089/598,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,955,771.42
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