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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,311 and 888,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,311 and 888,063 is: 1,318,137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,311 : 888,063 = 888,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,311/888,063 = 888,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,311x = 888,063 × 888,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,311x = 788,655,891,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,655,891,969/598,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,137.04

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