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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,498 and 1,254,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,498 and 1,254,424 is: 2,624,828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,498 : 1,254,424 = 1,254,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,498/1,254,424 = 1,254,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,498x = 1,254,424 × 1,254,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,498x = 1,573,579,571,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,579,571,776/599,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624,828.73

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