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Finding the Third Proportional to 591,814 and 837,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 591,814 and 837,403 is: 1,184,905.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,814 : 837,403 = 837,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,814/837,403 = 837,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,814x = 837,403 × 837,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,814x = 701,243,784,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,243,784,409/591,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,905.70

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