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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,864 and 1,277,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,864 and 1,277,304 is: 2,770,598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,864 : 1,277,304 = 1,277,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,864/1,277,304 = 1,277,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,864x = 1,277,304 × 1,277,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,864x = 1,631,505,508,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,505,508,416/588,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770,598.15

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