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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,864 and 886,073

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,864 and 886,073 is: 1,328,775.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,864 : 886,073 = 886,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,864/886,073 = 886,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,864x = 886,073 × 886,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,864x = 785,125,361,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,125,361,329/590,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,775.08

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