Finding the Third Proportional to 599,498 and 1,254,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,498 and 1,254,424 is: 2,624,828.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,498 : 1,254,424 = 1,254,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,498/1,254,424 = 1,254,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,498x = 1,254,424 × 1,254,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,498x = 1,573,579,571,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,573,579,571,776/599,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,624,828.73
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