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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,476 and 1,254,374.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,476 and 1,254,374.50 is: 2,624,717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,476 : 1,254,374.50 = 1,254,374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,476/1,254,374.50 = 1,254,374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,476x = 1,254,374.50 × 1,254,374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,476x = 1,573,455,386,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,455,386,250.25/599,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624,717.90

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