Finding the Third Proportional to 599,106 and 1,304,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,106 and 1,304,013 is: 2,838,312.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,106 : 1,304,013 = 1,304,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,106/1,304,013 = 1,304,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,106x = 1,304,013 × 1,304,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,106x = 1,700,449,904,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,700,449,904,169/599,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,838,312.26
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