Finding the Third Proportional to 599,376 and 1,275,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,376 and 1,275,033 is: 2,712,336.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,376 : 1,275,033 = 1,275,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,376/1,275,033 = 1,275,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,376x = 1,275,033 × 1,275,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,376x = 1,625,709,151,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,709,151,089/599,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,712,336.08
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