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Finding the Third Proportional to 558,992 and 790,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 558,992 and 790,212 is: 1,117,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,992 : 790,212 = 790,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,992/790,212 = 790,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,992x = 790,212 × 790,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,992x = 624,435,004,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,435,004,944/558,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117,073.24

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