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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,661 and 1,288,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,661 and 1,288,251 is: 2,767,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,661 : 1,288,251 = 1,288,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,661/1,288,251 = 1,288,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,661x = 1,288,251 × 1,288,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,661x = 1,659,590,639,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,590,639,001/599,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767,548.06

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