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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,356 and 1,270,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,356 and 1,270,008 is: 2,741,402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,356 : 1,270,008 = 1,270,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,356/1,270,008 = 1,270,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,356x = 1,270,008 × 1,270,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,356x = 1,612,920,320,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,920,320,064/588,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741,402.01

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