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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,718 and 1,330,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,718 and 1,330,298 is: 2,955,803.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,718 : 1,330,298 = 1,330,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,718/1,330,298 = 1,330,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,718x = 1,330,298 × 1,330,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,718x = 1,769,692,768,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,692,768,804/598,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955,803.51

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