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Finding the Third Proportional to 700,596 and 1,508,641.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 700,596 and 1,508,641.88 is: 3,248,663.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,596 : 1,508,641.88 = 1,508,641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,596/1,508,641.88 = 1,508,641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,596x = 1,508,641.88 × 1,508,641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,596x = 2,276,000,307,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,000,307,003.52/700,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248,663.01

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