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Finding the Third Proportional to 595,243 and 898,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 595,243 and 898,232 is: 1,355,447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,243 : 898,232 = 898,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,243/898,232 = 898,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,243x = 898,232 × 898,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,243x = 806,820,725,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,820,725,824/595,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,447.65

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