Finding the Third Proportional to 598,714 and 1,330,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,714 and 1,330,308 is: 2,955,867.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,714 : 1,330,308 = 1,330,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,714/1,330,308 = 1,330,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,714x = 1,330,308 × 1,330,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,714x = 1,769,719,374,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,719,374,864/598,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,955,867.70
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