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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,913 and 970,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,913 and 970,818 is: 1,594,968.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,913 : 970,818 = 970,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,913/970,818 = 970,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,913x = 970,818 × 970,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,913x = 942,487,589,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,487,589,124/590,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594,968.45

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