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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,923 and 970,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,923 and 970,833 is: 1,594,990.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,923 : 970,833 = 970,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,923/970,833 = 970,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,923x = 970,833 × 970,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,923x = 942,516,713,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,516,713,889/590,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594,990.74

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