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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,672 and 592,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,672 and 592,593 is: 828,863.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,672 : 592,593 = 592,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,672/592,593 = 592,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,672x = 592,593 × 592,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,672x = 351,166,463,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,166,463,649/423,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,863.99

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