Finding the Third Proportional to 598,922 and 1,310,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,922 and 1,310,380 is: 2,866,977.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,922 : 1,310,380 = 1,310,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,922/1,310,380 = 1,310,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,922x = 1,310,380 × 1,310,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,922x = 1,717,095,744,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,717,095,744,400/598,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,866,977.24
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