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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,538 and 1,292,034.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,538 and 1,292,034.50 is: 2,789,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,538 : 1,292,034.50 = 1,292,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,538/1,292,034.50 = 1,292,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,538x = 1,292,034.50 × 1,292,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,538x = 1,669,353,149,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,353,149,190.25/598,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,789,051.24

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