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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,973 and 590,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,973 and 590,383 is: 797,651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,973 : 590,383 = 590,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,973/590,383 = 590,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,973x = 590,383 × 590,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,973x = 348,552,086,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,552,086,689/436,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,651.31

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