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Finding the Third Proportional to 590,967 and 860,617

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Solution

The third proportional to 590,967 and 860,617 is: 1,253,304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,967 : 860,617 = 860,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,967/860,617 = 860,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,967x = 860,617 × 860,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,967x = 740,661,620,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,661,620,689/590,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,304.53

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