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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,334 and 828,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,334 and 828,369 is: 1,162,384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,334 : 828,369 = 828,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,334/828,369 = 828,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,334x = 828,369 × 828,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,334x = 686,195,200,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,195,200,161/590,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,384.68

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