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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,488 and 1,247,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,488 and 1,247,595 is: 2,644,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,488 : 1,247,595 = 1,247,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,488/1,247,595 = 1,247,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,488x = 1,247,595 × 1,247,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,488x = 1,556,493,284,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,493,284,025/588,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644,902.33

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