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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,273 and 1,299,520.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,273 and 1,299,520.50 is: 2,827,439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,273 : 1,299,520.50 = 1,299,520.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,273/1,299,520.50 = 1,299,520.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,273x = 1,299,520.50 × 1,299,520.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,273x = 1,688,753,529,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,753,529,920.25/597,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827,439.93

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