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Finding the Third Proportional to 586,596 and 914,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 586,596 and 914,950 is: 1,427,104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,596 : 914,950 = 914,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,596/914,950 = 914,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,596x = 914,950 × 914,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,596x = 837,133,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,133,502,500/586,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427,104.01

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