Finding the Third Proportional to 599,384 and 1,275,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,384 and 1,275,052 is: 2,712,380.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,384 : 1,275,052 = 1,275,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,384/1,275,052 = 1,275,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,384x = 1,275,052 × 1,275,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,384x = 1,625,757,602,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,757,602,704/599,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,712,380.72
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