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Finding the Third Proportional to 584,941 and 1,265,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 584,941 and 1,265,833 is: 2,739,307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,941 : 1,265,833 = 1,265,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,941/1,265,833 = 1,265,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,941x = 1,265,833 × 1,265,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,941x = 1,602,333,183,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,333,183,889/584,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739,307.36

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