Finding the Third Proportional to 600,586 and 1,319,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,586 and 1,319,294 is: 2,898,063.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,586 : 1,319,294 = 1,319,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,586/1,319,294 = 1,319,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,586x = 1,319,294 × 1,319,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,586x = 1,740,536,658,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,740,536,658,436/600,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,898,063.99
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