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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,242 and 1,283,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,242 and 1,283,777 is: 2,750,280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,242 : 1,283,777 = 1,283,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,242/1,283,777 = 1,283,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,242x = 1,283,777 × 1,283,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,242x = 1,648,083,385,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,083,385,729/599,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750,280.16

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