Finding the Third Proportional to 598,944 and 1,310,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,944 and 1,310,424 is: 2,867,064.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,944 : 1,310,424 = 1,310,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,944/1,310,424 = 1,310,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,944x = 1,310,424 × 1,310,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,944x = 1,717,211,059,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,717,211,059,776/598,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,867,064.47
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