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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,332 and 885,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,332 and 885,626 is: 1,328,631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,332 : 885,626 = 885,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,332/885,626 = 885,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,332x = 885,626 × 885,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,332x = 784,333,411,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,333,411,876/590,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,631.03

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