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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,834 and 1,277,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,834 and 1,277,244 is: 2,770,479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,834 : 1,277,244 = 1,277,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,834/1,277,244 = 1,277,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,834x = 1,277,244 × 1,277,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,834x = 1,631,352,235,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,352,235,536/588,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770,479.01

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