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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,712 and 932,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,712 and 932,608 is: 1,477,390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,712 : 932,608 = 932,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,712/932,608 = 932,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,712x = 932,608 × 932,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,712x = 869,757,681,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,757,681,664/588,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,390.78

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