Finding the Third Proportional to 598,913 and 1,285,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,913 and 1,285,449 is: 2,758,963.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,913 : 1,285,449 = 1,285,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,913/1,285,449 = 1,285,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,913x = 1,285,449 × 1,285,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,913x = 1,652,379,131,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,652,379,131,601/598,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,758,963.54
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