Finding the Third Proportional to 598,822 and 1,330,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,822 and 1,330,506 is: 2,956,214.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,822 : 1,330,506 = 1,330,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,822/1,330,506 = 1,330,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,822x = 1,330,506 × 1,330,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,822x = 1,770,246,216,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,770,246,216,036/598,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,956,214.39
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