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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,644 and 912,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,644 and 912,438 is: 1,433,827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,644 : 912,438 = 912,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,644/912,438 = 912,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,644x = 912,438 × 912,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,644x = 832,543,103,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,543,103,844/580,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,827.10

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