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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,232 and 593,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,232 and 593,652 is: 867,540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,232 : 593,652 = 593,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,232/593,652 = 593,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,232x = 593,652 × 593,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,232x = 352,422,697,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,422,697,104/406,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,540.46

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