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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,924 and 590,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,924 and 590,313 is: 797,551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,924 : 590,313 = 590,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,924/590,313 = 590,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,924x = 590,313 × 590,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,924x = 348,469,437,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,469,437,969/436,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,551.61

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