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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,484 and 916,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,484 and 916,836 is: 1,423,558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,484 : 916,836 = 916,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,484/916,836 = 916,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,484x = 916,836 × 916,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,484x = 840,588,250,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,588,250,896/590,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,558.05

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