Finding the Third Proportional to 599,303 and 1,287,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,303 and 1,287,544 is: 2,766,162.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,303 : 1,287,544 = 1,287,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,303/1,287,544 = 1,287,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,303x = 1,287,544 × 1,287,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,303x = 1,657,769,551,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,657,769,551,936/599,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,766,162.61
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