Finding the Third Proportional to 599,400 and 1,275,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,400 and 1,275,075 is: 2,712,406.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,400 : 1,275,075 = 1,275,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,400/1,275,075 = 1,275,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,400x = 1,275,075 × 1,275,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,400x = 1,625,816,255,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,816,255,625/599,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,712,406.17
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