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Finding the Third Proportional to 504,598 and 840,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 504,598 and 840,955 is: 1,401,522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,598 : 840,955 = 840,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,598/840,955 = 840,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,598x = 840,955 × 840,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,598x = 707,205,312,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,205,312,025/504,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401,522.23

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