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Finding the Third Proportional to 583,712 and 838,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 583,712 and 838,704 is: 1,205,088.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,712 : 838,704 = 838,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,712/838,704 = 838,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,712x = 838,704 × 838,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,712x = 703,424,399,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,424,399,616/583,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,088.12

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