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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,909 and 876,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,909 and 876,070 is: 1,281,494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,909 : 876,070 = 876,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,909/876,070 = 876,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,909x = 876,070 × 876,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,909x = 767,498,644,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,498,644,900/598,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,494.59

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