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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,446 and 1,311,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,446 and 1,311,354 is: 2,873,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,446 : 1,311,354 = 1,311,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,446/1,311,354 = 1,311,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,446x = 1,311,354 × 1,311,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,446x = 1,719,649,313,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,649,313,316/598,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873,524.62

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