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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,116 and 888,534

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,116 and 888,534 is: 1,319,965.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,116 : 888,534 = 888,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,116/888,534 = 888,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,116x = 888,534 × 888,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,116x = 789,492,669,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,492,669,156/598,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,965.81

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