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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,674.38 and 1,330,212.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,674.38 and 1,330,212.38 is: 2,955,638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,674.38 : 1,330,212.38 = 1,330,212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,674.38/1,330,212.38 = 1,330,212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,674.38x = 1,330,212.38 × 1,330,212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,674.38x = 1,769,464,962,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,464,962,603.14/598,674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955,638.38

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