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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,220 and 1,266,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,220 and 1,266,462 is: 2,717,505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,220 : 1,266,462 = 1,266,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,220/1,266,462 = 1,266,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,220x = 1,266,462 × 1,266,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,220x = 1,603,925,997,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,925,997,444/590,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717,505.33

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