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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,238 and 828,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,238 and 828,349 is: 1,166,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,238 : 828,349 = 828,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,238/828,349 = 828,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,238x = 828,349 × 828,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,238x = 686,162,065,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,162,065,801/588,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,470.15

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