Finding the Third Proportional to 598,786 and 1,330,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,786 and 1,330,452 is: 2,956,152.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,786 : 1,330,452 = 1,330,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,786/1,330,452 = 1,330,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,786x = 1,330,452 × 1,330,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,786x = 1,770,102,524,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,770,102,524,304/598,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,956,152.16
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