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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,458 and 901,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,458 and 901,641 is: 1,381,503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,458 : 901,641 = 901,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,458/901,641 = 901,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,458x = 901,641 × 901,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,458x = 812,956,492,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,956,492,881/588,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,503.00

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