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Finding the Third Proportional to 589,114 and 921,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 589,114 and 921,579 is: 1,441,669.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,114 : 921,579 = 921,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,114/921,579 = 921,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,114x = 921,579 × 921,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,114x = 849,307,853,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,307,853,241/589,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,669.78

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