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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,823 and 1,330,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,823 and 1,330,508 is: 2,956,218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,823 : 1,330,508 = 1,330,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,823/1,330,508 = 1,330,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,823x = 1,330,508 × 1,330,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,823x = 1,770,251,538,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,251,538,064/598,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956,218.35

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