Finding the Third Proportional to 598,715 and 1,330,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,715 and 1,330,291 is: 2,955,787.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,715 : 1,330,291 = 1,330,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,715/1,330,291 = 1,330,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,715x = 1,330,291 × 1,330,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,715x = 1,769,674,144,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,674,144,681/598,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,955,787.22
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