Finding the Third Proportional to 599,606 and 1,276,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,606 and 1,276,894 is: 2,719,216.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,606 : 1,276,894 = 1,276,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,606/1,276,894 = 1,276,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,606x = 1,276,894 × 1,276,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,606x = 1,630,458,287,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,630,458,287,236/599,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,719,216.10
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