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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,844 and 916,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,844 and 916,614 is: 1,422,001.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,844 : 916,614 = 916,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,844/916,614 = 916,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,844x = 916,614 × 916,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,844x = 840,181,224,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,181,224,996/590,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,001.79

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