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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,917 and 970,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,917 and 970,826 is: 1,594,983.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,917 : 970,826 = 970,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,917/970,826 = 970,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,917x = 970,826 × 970,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,917x = 942,503,122,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,503,122,276/590,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594,983.94

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