Finding the Third Proportional to 600,058 and 1,280,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,058 and 1,280,468 is: 2,732,399.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,058 : 1,280,468 = 1,280,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,058/1,280,468 = 1,280,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,058x = 1,280,468 × 1,280,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,058x = 1,639,598,299,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,639,598,299,024/600,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,732,399.70
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