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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,286.75 and 1,287,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,286.75 and 1,287,510 is: 2,766,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,286.75 : 1,287,510 = 1,287,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,286.75/1,287,510 = 1,287,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,286.75x = 1,287,510 × 1,287,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,286.75x = 1,657,682,000,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,682,000,100/599,286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766,091.52

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