Finding the Third Proportional to 598,845 and 1,313,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,845 and 1,313,625 is: 2,881,564.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,845 : 1,313,625 = 1,313,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,845/1,313,625 = 1,313,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,845x = 1,313,625 × 1,313,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,845x = 1,725,610,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,725,610,640,625/598,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,881,564.75
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