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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,936 and 888,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,936 and 888,388 is: 1,319,929.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,936 : 888,388 = 888,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,936/888,388 = 888,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,936x = 888,388 × 888,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,936x = 789,233,238,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,233,238,544/597,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,929.29

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