Finding the Third Proportional to 599,502 and 1,254,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,502 and 1,254,432 is: 2,624,844.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,502 : 1,254,432 = 1,254,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,502/1,254,432 = 1,254,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,502x = 1,254,432 × 1,254,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,502x = 1,573,599,642,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,573,599,642,624/599,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,624,844.69
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