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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,336 and 588,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,336 and 588,068 is: 838,694.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,336 : 588,068 = 588,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,336/588,068 = 588,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,336x = 588,068 × 588,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,336x = 345,823,972,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,823,972,624/412,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,694.59

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