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Finding the Third Proportional to 588,972 and 917,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 588,972 and 917,154 is: 1,428,202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,972 : 917,154 = 917,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,972/917,154 = 917,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,972x = 917,154 × 917,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,972x = 841,171,459,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,171,459,716/588,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428,202.80

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