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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,034 and 902,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,034 and 902,787 is: 1,376,651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,034 : 902,787 = 902,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,034/902,787 = 902,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,034x = 902,787 × 902,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,034x = 815,024,367,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,024,367,369/592,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376,651.29

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