Finding the Third Proportional to 599,097 and 1,303,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,097 and 1,303,170 is: 2,834,686.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,097 : 1,303,170 = 1,303,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,097/1,303,170 = 1,303,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,097x = 1,303,170 × 1,303,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,097x = 1,698,252,048,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,698,252,048,900/599,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,834,686.28
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