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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,648.50 and 1,280,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,648.50 and 1,280,313 is: 2,738,170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,648.50 : 1,280,313 = 1,280,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,648.50/1,280,313 = 1,280,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,648.50x = 1,280,313 × 1,280,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,648.50x = 1,639,201,377,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,201,377,969/598,648.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738,170.02

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