Finding the Third Proportional to 599,355 and 1,274,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,355 and 1,274,992 is: 2,712,256.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,355 : 1,274,992 = 1,274,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,355/1,274,992 = 1,274,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,355x = 1,274,992 × 1,274,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,355x = 1,625,604,600,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,604,600,064/599,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,712,256.68
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