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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,622 and 885,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,622 and 885,740 is: 1,312,761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,622 : 885,740 = 885,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,622/885,740 = 885,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,622x = 885,740 × 885,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,622x = 784,535,347,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,535,347,600/597,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,761.83

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