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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,510 and 792,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,510 and 792,691 is: 1,069,529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,510 : 792,691 = 792,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,510/792,691 = 792,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,510x = 792,691 × 792,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,510x = 628,359,021,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,359,021,481/587,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,529.07

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