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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,078 and 895,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,078 and 895,248 is: 1,342,318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,078 : 895,248 = 895,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,078/895,248 = 895,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,078x = 895,248 × 895,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,078x = 801,468,981,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,468,981,504/597,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342,318.73

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