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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,642 and 594,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,642 and 594,529 is: 802,158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,642 : 594,529 = 594,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,642/594,529 = 594,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,642x = 594,529 × 594,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,642x = 353,464,731,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,464,731,841/440,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,158.51

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