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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,063 and 1,280,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,063 and 1,280,478 is: 2,732,419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,063 : 1,280,478 = 1,280,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,063/1,280,478 = 1,280,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,063x = 1,280,478 × 1,280,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,063x = 1,639,623,908,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,623,908,484/600,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732,419.61

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