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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,309 and 888,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,309 and 888,060 is: 1,318,132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,309 : 888,060 = 888,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,309/888,060 = 888,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,309x = 888,060 × 888,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,309x = 788,650,563,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,650,563,600/598,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,132.54

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