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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,656 and 594,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,656 and 594,406 is: 805,456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,656 : 594,406 = 594,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,656/594,406 = 594,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,656x = 594,406 × 594,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,656x = 353,318,492,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,318,492,836/438,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,456.88

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