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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,896 and 1,285,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,896 and 1,285,416 is: 2,758,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,896 : 1,285,416 = 1,285,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,896/1,285,416 = 1,285,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,896x = 1,285,416 × 1,285,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,896x = 1,652,294,293,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,294,293,056/598,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758,900.20

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