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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,402 and 916,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,402 and 916,707 is: 1,423,355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,402 : 916,707 = 916,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,402/916,707 = 916,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,402x = 916,707 × 916,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,402x = 840,351,723,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,351,723,849/590,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,355.14

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