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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,626 and 1,288,066.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,626 and 1,288,066.13 is: 2,872,298.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,626 : 1,288,066.13 = 1,288,066.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,626/1,288,066.13 = 1,288,066.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,626x = 1,288,066.13 × 1,288,066.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,626x = 1,659,114,342,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,114,342,372.52/577,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872,298.58

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