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Finding the Third Proportional to 558,908 and 790,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 558,908 and 790,086 is: 1,116,884.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,908 : 790,086 = 790,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,908/790,086 = 790,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,908x = 790,086 × 790,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,908x = 624,235,887,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,235,887,396/558,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,884.87

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