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Finding the Third Proportional to 595,236 and 898,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 595,236 and 898,220 is: 1,355,427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,236 : 898,220 = 898,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,236/898,220 = 898,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,236x = 898,220 × 898,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,236x = 806,799,168,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,799,168,400/595,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,427.37

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