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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,606 and 897,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,606 and 897,881 is: 1,346,779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,606 : 897,881 = 897,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,606/897,881 = 897,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,606x = 897,881 × 897,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,606x = 806,190,290,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,190,290,161/598,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,779.50

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