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Finding the Third Proportional to 594,981 and 1,284,644.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 594,981 and 1,284,644.25 is: 2,773,720.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,981 : 1,284,644.25 = 1,284,644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,981/1,284,644.25 = 1,284,644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,981x = 1,284,644.25 × 1,284,644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,981x = 1,650,310,849,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,310,849,058.06/594,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773,720.25

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