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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,488 and 1,254,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,488 and 1,254,396 is: 2,624,755.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,488 : 1,254,396 = 1,254,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,488/1,254,396 = 1,254,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,488x = 1,254,396 × 1,254,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,488x = 1,573,509,324,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,509,324,816/599,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624,755.33

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