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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,092 and 1,275,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,092 and 1,275,760 is: 2,767,532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,092 : 1,275,760 = 1,275,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,092/1,275,760 = 1,275,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,092x = 1,275,760 × 1,275,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,092x = 1,627,563,577,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,563,577,600/588,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767,532.25

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