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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,934 and 876,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,934 and 876,107 is: 1,281,549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,934 : 876,107 = 876,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,934/876,107 = 876,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,934x = 876,107 × 876,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,934x = 767,563,475,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,563,475,449/598,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,549.35

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