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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,478 and 1,254,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,478 and 1,254,378 is: 2,624,723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,478 : 1,254,378 = 1,254,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,478/1,254,378 = 1,254,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,478x = 1,254,378 × 1,254,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,478x = 1,573,464,166,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,464,166,884/599,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624,723.79

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