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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,663 and 888,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,663 and 888,030 is: 1,319,468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,663 : 888,030 = 888,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,663/888,030 = 888,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,663x = 888,030 × 888,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,663x = 788,597,280,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,597,280,900/597,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,468.13

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