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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,932 and 876,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,932 and 876,104 is: 1,281,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,932 : 876,104 = 876,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,932/876,104 = 876,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,932x = 876,104 × 876,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,932x = 767,558,218,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,558,218,816/598,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,544.85

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