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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,652 and 908,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,652 and 908,982 is: 1,398,874.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,652 : 908,982 = 908,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,652/908,982 = 908,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,652x = 908,982 × 908,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,652x = 826,248,276,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,248,276,324/590,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398,874.93

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