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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,311 and 828,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,311 and 828,459 is: 1,166,635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,311 : 828,459 = 828,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,311/828,459 = 828,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,311x = 828,459 × 828,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,311x = 686,344,314,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,344,314,681/588,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,635.19

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