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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,832 and 933,933.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,832 and 933,933.75 is: 1,481,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,832 : 933,933.75 = 933,933.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,832/933,933.75 = 933,933.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,832x = 933,933.75 × 933,933.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,832x = 872,232,249,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,232,249,389.06/588,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,292.20

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