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Finding the Third Proportional to 504,566 and 840,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 504,566 and 840,912 is: 1,401,467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,566 : 840,912 = 840,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,566/840,912 = 840,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,566x = 840,912 × 840,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,566x = 707,132,991,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,132,991,744/504,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401,467.78

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