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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,812 and 888,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,812 and 888,248 is: 1,319,787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,812 : 888,248 = 888,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,812/888,248 = 888,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,812x = 888,248 × 888,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,812x = 788,984,509,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,984,509,504/597,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,787.01

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