Finding the Third Proportional to 599,246 and 1,283,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,246 and 1,283,785 is: 2,750,296.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,246 : 1,283,785 = 1,283,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,246/1,283,785 = 1,283,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,246x = 1,283,785 × 1,283,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,246x = 1,648,103,926,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,648,103,926,225/599,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,750,296.08
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