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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,060 and 594,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,060 and 594,316 is: 832,928.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,060 : 594,316 = 594,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,060/594,316 = 594,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,060x = 594,316 × 594,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,060x = 353,211,507,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,211,507,856/424,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,928.14

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