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Finding the Third Proportional to 589,170 and 921,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 589,170 and 921,669 is: 1,441,814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,170 : 921,669 = 921,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,170/921,669 = 921,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,170x = 921,669 × 921,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,170x = 849,473,745,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,473,745,561/589,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,814.32

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