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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,925.69 and 888,301.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,925.69 and 888,301.69 is: 1,339,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,925.69 : 888,301.69 = 888,301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,925.69/888,301.69 = 888,301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,925.69x = 888,301.69 × 888,301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,925.69x = 789,079,888,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,079,888,015.35/588,925.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339,863.25

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