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Finding the Third Proportional to 589,174 and 921,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 589,174 and 921,675 is: 1,441,823.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,174 : 921,675 = 921,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,174/921,675 = 921,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,174x = 921,675 × 921,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,174x = 849,484,805,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,484,805,625/589,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,823.31

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