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Finding the Third Proportional to 591,355 and 926,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 591,355 and 926,594 is: 1,451,879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,355 : 926,594 = 926,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,355/926,594 = 926,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,355x = 926,594 × 926,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,355x = 858,576,440,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,576,440,836/591,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,879.90

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