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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,234.50 and 1,301,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,234.50 and 1,301,445 is: 2,831,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,234.50 : 1,301,445 = 1,301,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,234.50/1,301,445 = 1,301,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,234.50x = 1,301,445 × 1,301,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,234.50x = 1,693,759,088,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,759,088,025/598,234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831,262.80

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