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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,828 and 1,277,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,828 and 1,277,232 is: 2,770,455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,828 : 1,277,232 = 1,277,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,828/1,277,232 = 1,277,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,828x = 1,277,232 × 1,277,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,828x = 1,631,321,581,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,321,581,824/588,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770,455.18

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