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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,537 and 1,292,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,537 and 1,292,033 is: 2,789,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,537 : 1,292,033 = 1,292,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,537/1,292,033 = 1,292,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,537x = 1,292,033 × 1,292,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,537x = 1,669,349,273,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,349,273,089/598,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,789,049.42

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