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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,808 and 888,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,808 and 888,243 is: 1,319,780.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,808 : 888,243 = 888,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,808/888,243 = 888,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,808x = 888,243 × 888,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,808x = 788,975,627,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,975,627,049/597,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,780.98

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