Finding the Third Proportional to 598,806 and 1,330,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,806 and 1,330,492 is: 2,956,231.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,806 : 1,330,492 = 1,330,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,806/1,330,492 = 1,330,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,806x = 1,330,492 × 1,330,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,806x = 1,770,208,962,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,770,208,962,064/598,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,956,231.17
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