Finding the Third Proportional to 624,566 and 1,298,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,566 and 1,298,199 is: 2,698,386.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,566 : 1,298,199 = 1,298,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,566/1,298,199 = 1,298,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,566x = 1,298,199 × 1,298,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,566x = 1,685,320,643,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,685,320,643,601/624,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,698,386.79
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