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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,976 and 887,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,976 and 887,844 is: 1,329,340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,976 : 887,844 = 887,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,976/887,844 = 887,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,976x = 887,844 × 887,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,976x = 788,266,968,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,266,968,336/592,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,340.43

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