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Finding the Third Proportional to 589,772 and 895,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 589,772 and 895,602 is: 1,360,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,772 : 895,602 = 895,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,772/895,602 = 895,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,772x = 895,602 × 895,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,772x = 802,102,942,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,102,942,404/589,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,022.08

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