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Finding the Third Proportional to 583,284 and 899,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 583,284 and 899,766 is: 1,387,966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,284 : 899,766 = 899,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,284/899,766 = 899,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,284x = 899,766 × 899,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,284x = 809,578,854,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,578,854,756/583,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387,966.85

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