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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,660 and 905,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,660 and 905,955 is: 1,394,275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,660 : 905,955 = 905,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,660/905,955 = 905,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,660x = 905,955 × 905,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,660x = 820,754,462,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,754,462,025/588,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394,275.92

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