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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,846 and 916,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,846 and 916,618 is: 1,422,009.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,846 : 916,618 = 916,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,846/916,618 = 916,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,846x = 916,618 × 916,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,846x = 840,188,557,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,188,557,924/590,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,009.39

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