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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,281 and 888,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,281 and 888,026 is: 1,318,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,281 : 888,026 = 888,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,281/888,026 = 888,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,281x = 888,026 × 888,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,281x = 788,590,176,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,590,176,676/598,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,093.30

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