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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,364 and 1,270,039

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,364 and 1,270,039 is: 2,741,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,364 : 1,270,039 = 1,270,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,364/1,270,039 = 1,270,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,364x = 1,270,039 × 1,270,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,364x = 1,612,999,061,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,999,061,521/588,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741,498.56

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