Finding the Third Proportional to 599,670 and 1,288,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,670 and 1,288,268 is: 2,767,579.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,670 : 1,288,268 = 1,288,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,670/1,288,268 = 1,288,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,670x = 1,288,268 × 1,288,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,670x = 1,659,634,439,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,659,634,439,824/599,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,767,579.57
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