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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,760 and 916,516

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,760 and 916,516 is: 1,421,899.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,760 : 916,516 = 916,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,760/916,516 = 916,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,760x = 916,516 × 916,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,760x = 840,001,578,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,001,578,256/590,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,899.89

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