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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,844 and 916,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,844 and 916,615 is: 1,422,004.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,844 : 916,615 = 916,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,844/916,615 = 916,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,844x = 916,615 × 916,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,844x = 840,183,058,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,183,058,225/590,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,004.89

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