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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,983 and 594,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,983 and 594,448 is: 849,478.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,983 : 594,448 = 594,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,983/594,448 = 594,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,983x = 594,448 × 594,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,983x = 353,368,424,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,368,424,704/415,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,478.04

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