Finding the Third Proportional to 599,276 and 1,283,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,276 and 1,283,844 is: 2,750,411.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,276 : 1,283,844 = 1,283,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,276/1,283,844 = 1,283,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,276x = 1,283,844 × 1,283,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,276x = 1,648,255,416,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,648,255,416,336/599,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,750,411.19
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