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Finding the Third Proportional to 584,028 and 1,255,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 584,028 and 1,255,368 is: 2,698,413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,028 : 1,255,368 = 1,255,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,028/1,255,368 = 1,255,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,028x = 1,255,368 × 1,255,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,028x = 1,575,948,815,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,948,815,424/584,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698,413.12

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