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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,472 and 916,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,472 and 916,812 is: 1,423,512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,472 : 916,812 = 916,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,472/916,812 = 916,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,472x = 916,812 × 916,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,472x = 840,544,243,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,544,243,344/590,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,512.45

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