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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,375 and 1,275,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,375 and 1,275,031 is: 2,712,332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,375 : 1,275,031 = 1,275,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,375/1,275,031 = 1,275,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,375x = 1,275,031 × 1,275,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,375x = 1,625,704,050,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,704,050,961/599,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712,332.10

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