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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,951 and 916,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,951 and 916,802 is: 1,422,327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,951 : 916,802 = 916,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,951/916,802 = 916,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,951x = 916,802 × 916,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,951x = 840,525,907,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,525,907,204/590,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,327.58

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