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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,816 and 888,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,816 and 888,254 is: 1,319,796.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,816 : 888,254 = 888,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,816/888,254 = 888,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,816x = 888,254 × 888,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,816x = 788,995,168,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,995,168,516/597,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,796.00

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