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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,014 and 1,302,121.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,014 and 1,302,121.50 is: 2,863,987.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,014 : 1,302,121.50 = 1,302,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,014/1,302,121.50 = 1,302,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,014x = 1,302,121.50 × 1,302,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,014x = 1,695,520,400,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,520,400,762.25/592,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863,987.00

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