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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,849 and 916,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,849 and 916,620 is: 1,422,008.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,849 : 916,620 = 916,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,849/916,620 = 916,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,849x = 916,620 × 916,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,849x = 840,192,224,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,192,224,400/590,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,008.37

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