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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,650 and 599,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,650 and 599,859 is: 1,418,611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,650 : 599,859 = 599,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,650/599,859 = 599,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,650x = 599,859 × 599,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,650x = 359,830,819,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,830,819,881/253,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,611.55

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