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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,087 and 1,275,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,087 and 1,275,750 is: 2,767,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,087 : 1,275,750 = 1,275,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,087/1,275,750 = 1,275,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,087x = 1,275,750 × 1,275,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,087x = 1,627,538,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,538,062,500/588,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767,512.40

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