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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,663 and 1,288,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,663 and 1,288,255 is: 2,767,556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,663 : 1,288,255 = 1,288,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,663/1,288,255 = 1,288,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,663x = 1,288,255 × 1,288,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,663x = 1,659,600,945,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,600,945,025/599,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767,556.02

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