Finding the Third Proportional to 598,716 and 1,330,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,716 and 1,330,294 is: 2,955,795.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,716 : 1,330,294 = 1,330,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,716/1,330,294 = 1,330,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,716x = 1,330,294 × 1,330,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,716x = 1,769,682,126,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,682,126,436/598,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,955,795.61
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