Finding the Third Proportional to 598,804 and 1,330,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,804 and 1,330,488 is: 2,956,223.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,804 : 1,330,488 = 1,330,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,804/1,330,488 = 1,330,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,804x = 1,330,488 × 1,330,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,804x = 1,770,198,318,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,770,198,318,144/598,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,956,223.27
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