Finding the Third Proportional to 598,864 and 1,330,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,864 and 1,330,590 is: 2,956,380.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,864 : 1,330,590 = 1,330,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,864/1,330,590 = 1,330,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,864x = 1,330,590 × 1,330,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,864x = 1,770,469,748,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,770,469,748,100/598,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,956,380.33
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