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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,209.63 and 1,289,449.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,209.63 and 1,289,449.13 is: 2,784,079.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,209.63 : 1,289,449.13 = 1,289,449.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,209.63/1,289,449.13 = 1,289,449.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,209.63x = 1,289,449.13 × 1,289,449.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,209.63x = 1,662,679,045,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,679,045,963.27/597,209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784,079.45

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