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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,670 and 885,813

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,670 and 885,813 is: 1,328,431.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,670 : 885,813 = 885,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,670/885,813 = 885,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,670x = 885,813 × 885,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,670x = 784,664,670,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,664,670,969/590,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,431.56

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