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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,842 and 916,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,842 and 916,612 is: 1,422,000.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,842 : 916,612 = 916,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,842/916,612 = 916,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,842x = 916,612 × 916,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,842x = 840,177,558,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,177,558,544/590,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,000.40

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