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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,624 and 599,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,624 and 599,792 is: 1,418,440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,624 : 599,792 = 599,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,624/599,792 = 599,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,624x = 599,792 × 599,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,624x = 359,750,443,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,750,443,264/253,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,440.07

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