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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,888 and 900,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,888 and 900,762 is: 1,354,797.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,888 : 900,762 = 900,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,888/900,762 = 900,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,888x = 900,762 × 900,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,888x = 811,372,180,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,372,180,644/598,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,797.86

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