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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,671 and 1,330,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,671 and 1,330,209 is: 2,955,640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,671 : 1,330,209 = 1,330,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,671/1,330,209 = 1,330,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,671x = 1,330,209 × 1,330,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,671x = 1,769,455,983,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,455,983,681/598,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955,640.05

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