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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,707 and 1,330,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,707 and 1,330,275 is: 2,955,755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,707 : 1,330,275 = 1,330,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,707/1,330,275 = 1,330,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,707x = 1,330,275 × 1,330,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,707x = 1,769,631,575,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,631,575,625/598,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955,755.61

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