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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,493 and 1,247,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,493 and 1,247,605 is: 2,644,922.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,493 : 1,247,605 = 1,247,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,493/1,247,605 = 1,247,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,493x = 1,247,605 × 1,247,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,493x = 1,556,518,236,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,518,236,025/588,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644,922.26

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