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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,558 and 884,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,558 and 884,637 is: 1,329,661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,558 : 884,637 = 884,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,558/884,637 = 884,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,558x = 884,637 × 884,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,558x = 782,582,621,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,582,621,769/588,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,661.00

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