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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,786 and 1,330,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,786 and 1,330,452 is: 2,956,152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,786 : 1,330,452 = 1,330,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,786/1,330,452 = 1,330,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,786x = 1,330,452 × 1,330,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,786x = 1,770,102,524,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,102,524,304/598,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956,152.16

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