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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,278.66 and 888,023.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,278.66 and 888,023.25 is: 1,318,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,278.66 : 888,023.25 = 888,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,278.66/888,023.25 = 888,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,278.66x = 888,023.25 × 888,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,278.66x = 788,585,292,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,585,292,540.56/598,278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,090.30

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