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Finding the Third Proportional to 581,797 and 900,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 581,797 and 900,343 is: 1,393,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,797 : 900,343 = 900,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,797/900,343 = 900,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,797x = 900,343 × 900,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,797x = 810,617,517,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,617,517,649/581,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,299.58

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