Finding the Third Proportional to 599,692 and 1,288,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,692 and 1,288,312 is: 2,767,667.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,692 : 1,288,312 = 1,288,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,692/1,288,312 = 1,288,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,692x = 1,288,312 × 1,288,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,692x = 1,659,747,809,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,659,747,809,344/599,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,767,667.08
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