Finding the Third Proportional to 599,306 and 1,287,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,306 and 1,287,548 is: 2,766,165.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,306 : 1,287,548 = 1,287,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,306/1,287,548 = 1,287,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,306x = 1,287,548 × 1,287,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,306x = 1,657,779,852,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,657,779,852,304/599,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,766,165.95
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