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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,940 and 873,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,940 and 873,888 is: 1,277,185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,940 : 873,888 = 873,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,940/873,888 = 873,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,940x = 873,888 × 873,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,940x = 763,680,236,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,680,236,544/597,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,185.40

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