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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,450 and 916,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,450 and 916,779 is: 1,423,463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,450 : 916,779 = 916,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,450/916,779 = 916,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,450x = 916,779 × 916,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,450x = 840,483,734,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,483,734,841/590,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,463.01

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