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Finding the Third Proportional to 594,171 and 888,979

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Solution

The third proportional to 594,171 and 888,979 is: 1,330,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,171 : 888,979 = 888,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,171/888,979 = 888,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,171x = 888,979 × 888,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,171x = 790,283,662,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,283,662,441/594,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,060.98

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