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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,648 and 599,854

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,648 and 599,854 is: 1,418,599.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,648 : 599,854 = 599,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,648/599,854 = 599,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,648x = 599,854 × 599,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,648x = 359,824,821,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,824,821,316/253,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,599.09

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