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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,090 and 864,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,090 and 864,912 is: 1,272,037.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,090 : 864,912 = 864,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,090/864,912 = 864,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,090x = 864,912 × 864,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,090x = 748,072,767,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,072,767,744/588,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,037.90

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