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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,874 and 887,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,874 and 887,683 is: 1,329,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,874 : 887,683 = 887,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,874/887,683 = 887,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,874x = 887,683 × 887,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,874x = 787,981,108,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,981,108,489/592,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,086.97

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