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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,168.38 and 919,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,168.38 and 919,428 is: 1,413,227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,168.38 : 919,428 = 919,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,168.38/919,428 = 919,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,168.38x = 919,428 × 919,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,168.38x = 845,347,847,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,347,847,184/598,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413,227.25

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