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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,680 and 1,398,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,680 and 1,398,228 is: 3,298,646.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,680 : 1,398,228 = 1,398,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,680/1,398,228 = 1,398,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,680x = 1,398,228 × 1,398,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,680x = 1,955,041,539,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,041,539,984/592,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298,646.05

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