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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,902 and 970,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,902 and 970,803 is: 1,594,948.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,902 : 970,803 = 970,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,902/970,803 = 970,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,902x = 970,803 × 970,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,902x = 942,458,464,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,458,464,809/590,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594,948.85

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