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Finding the Third Proportional to 594,045 and 1,277,614.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 594,045 and 1,277,614.13 is: 2,747,768.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,045 : 1,277,614.13 = 1,277,614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,045/1,277,614.13 = 1,277,614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,045x = 1,277,614.13 × 1,277,614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,045x = 1,632,297,852,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,297,852,399.52/594,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747,768.02

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