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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,262 and 1,280,619.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,262 and 1,280,619.75 is: 2,741,252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,262 : 1,280,619.75 = 1,280,619.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,262/1,280,619.75 = 1,280,619.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,262x = 1,280,619.75 × 1,280,619.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,262x = 1,639,986,944,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,986,944,090.06/598,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741,252.07

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