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Finding the Third Proportional to 504,573 and 840,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 504,573 and 840,922 is: 1,401,481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,573 : 840,922 = 840,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,573/840,922 = 840,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,573x = 840,922 × 840,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,573x = 707,149,810,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,149,810,084/504,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401,481.67

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