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Finding the Third Proportional to 582,307 and 1,234,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 582,307 and 1,234,598 is: 2,617,574.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,307 : 1,234,598 = 1,234,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,307/1,234,598 = 1,234,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,307x = 1,234,598 × 1,234,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,307x = 1,524,232,221,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,232,221,604/582,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617,574.96

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