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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,332 and 1,264,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,332 and 1,264,621 is: 2,677,349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,332 : 1,264,621 = 1,264,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,332/1,264,621 = 1,264,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,332x = 1,264,621 × 1,264,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,332x = 1,599,266,273,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,266,273,641/597,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677,349.07

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