Finding the Third Proportional to 599,298 and 1,287,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,298 and 1,287,534 is: 2,766,142.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,298 : 1,287,534 = 1,287,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,298/1,287,534 = 1,287,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,298x = 1,287,534 × 1,287,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,298x = 1,657,743,801,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,657,743,801,156/599,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,766,142.72
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