Finding the Third Proportional to 599,402 and 1,275,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,402 and 1,275,079 is: 2,712,414.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,402 : 1,275,079 = 1,275,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,402/1,275,079 = 1,275,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,402x = 1,275,079 × 1,275,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,402x = 1,625,826,456,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,826,456,241/599,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,712,414.13
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