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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,356 and 847,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,356 and 847,974 is: 1,224,231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,356 : 847,974 = 847,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,356/847,974 = 847,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,356x = 847,974 × 847,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,356x = 719,059,904,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,059,904,676/587,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,231.82

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