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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,336 and 882,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,336 and 882,336 is: 1,323,252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,336 : 882,336 = 882,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,336/882,336 = 882,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,336x = 882,336 × 882,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,336x = 778,516,816,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,516,816,896/588,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,252.05

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