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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,910 and 1,273,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,910 and 1,273,484 is: 2,758,520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,910 : 1,273,484 = 1,273,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,910/1,273,484 = 1,273,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,910x = 1,273,484 × 1,273,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,910x = 1,621,761,498,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,761,498,256/587,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758,520.01

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