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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,910.50 and 1,285,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,910.50 and 1,285,445 is: 2,758,957.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,910.50 : 1,285,445 = 1,285,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,910.50/1,285,445 = 1,285,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,910.50x = 1,285,445 × 1,285,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,910.50x = 1,652,368,848,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,368,848,025/598,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758,957.89

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