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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,820 and 888,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,820 and 888,260 is: 1,319,805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,820 : 888,260 = 888,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,820/888,260 = 888,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,820x = 888,260 × 888,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,820x = 789,005,827,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,005,827,600/597,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,805.00

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