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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,404 and 874,461

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,404 and 874,461 is: 1,277,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,404 : 874,461 = 874,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,404/874,461 = 874,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,404x = 874,461 × 874,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,404x = 764,682,040,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,682,040,521/598,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,869.20

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