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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,256.56 and 1,287,450.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,256.56 and 1,287,450.28 is: 2,765,974.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,256.56 : 1,287,450.28 = 1,287,450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,256.56/1,287,450.28 = 1,287,450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,256.56x = 1,287,450.28 × 1,287,450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,256.56x = 1,657,528,226,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,528,226,690.70/599,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765,974.26

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