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Finding the Third Proportional to 582,268 and 888,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 582,268 and 888,950 is: 1,357,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,268 : 888,950 = 888,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,268/888,950 = 888,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,268x = 888,950 × 888,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,268x = 790,232,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,232,102,500/582,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,162.17

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