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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,604 and 1,223,293.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,604 and 1,223,293.50 is: 2,495,725.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,604 : 1,223,293.50 = 1,223,293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,604/1,223,293.50 = 1,223,293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,604x = 1,223,293.50 × 1,223,293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,604x = 1,496,446,987,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,446,987,142.25/599,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495,725.49

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