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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,253.50 and 1,289,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,253.50 and 1,289,520 is: 2,784,180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,253.50 : 1,289,520 = 1,289,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,253.50/1,289,520 = 1,289,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,253.50x = 1,289,520 × 1,289,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,253.50x = 1,662,861,830,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,861,830,400/597,253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784,180.97

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