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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,277.81 and 951,361.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,277.81 and 951,361.88 is: 1,512,824.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,277.81 : 951,361.88 = 951,361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,277.81/951,361.88 = 951,361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,277.81x = 951,361.88 × 951,361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,277.81x = 905,089,417,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,089,417,203.52/598,277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,824.64

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