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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,626 and 599,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,626 and 599,798 is: 1,418,457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,626 : 599,798 = 599,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,626/599,798 = 599,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,626x = 599,798 × 599,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,626x = 359,757,640,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,757,640,804/253,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,457.26

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