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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,311 and 1,287,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,311 and 1,287,553 is: 2,766,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,311 : 1,287,553 = 1,287,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,311/1,287,553 = 1,287,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,311x = 1,287,553 × 1,287,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,311x = 1,657,792,727,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,792,727,809/599,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766,164.36

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