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Finding the Third Proportional to 441,716 and 588,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 441,716 and 588,510 is: 784,087.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,716 : 588,510 = 588,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,716/588,510 = 588,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,716x = 588,510 × 588,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,716x = 346,344,020,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,344,020,100/441,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,087.56

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