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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,467 and 885,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,467 and 885,547 is: 1,328,090.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,467 : 885,547 = 885,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,467/885,547 = 885,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,467x = 885,547 × 885,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,467x = 784,193,489,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,193,489,209/590,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,090.29

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