Finding the Third Proportional to 599,170 and 1,304,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,170 and 1,304,136 is: 2,838,544.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,170 : 1,304,136 = 1,304,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,170/1,304,136 = 1,304,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,170x = 1,304,136 × 1,304,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,170x = 1,700,770,706,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,700,770,706,496/599,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,838,544.50
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