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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,380 and 1,270,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,380 and 1,270,048 is: 2,741,462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,380 : 1,270,048 = 1,270,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,380/1,270,048 = 1,270,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,380x = 1,270,048 × 1,270,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,380x = 1,613,021,922,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,021,922,304/588,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741,462.87

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