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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,906 and 918,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,906 and 918,351 is: 1,432,093.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,906 : 918,351 = 918,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,906/918,351 = 918,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,906x = 918,351 × 918,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,906x = 843,368,559,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,368,559,201/588,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,093.68

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