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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,466 and 916,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,466 and 916,803 is: 1,423,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,466 : 916,803 = 916,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,466/916,803 = 916,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,466x = 916,803 × 916,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,466x = 840,527,740,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,527,740,809/590,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,498.97

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