Finding the Third Proportional to 598,717 and 1,330,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,717 and 1,330,295 is: 2,955,795.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,717 : 1,330,295 = 1,330,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,717/1,330,295 = 1,330,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,717x = 1,330,295 × 1,330,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,717x = 1,769,684,787,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,684,787,025/598,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,955,795.12
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