Finding the Third Proportional to 608,598 and 1,313,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,598 and 1,313,424 is: 2,834,519.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,598 : 1,313,424 = 1,313,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,598/1,313,424 = 1,313,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,598x = 1,313,424 × 1,313,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,598x = 1,725,082,603,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,725,082,603,776/608,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,834,519.02
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