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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,388 and 909,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,388 and 909,209 is: 1,404,958.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,388 : 909,209 = 909,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,388/909,209 = 909,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,388x = 909,209 × 909,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,388x = 826,661,005,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,661,005,681/588,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,958.98

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