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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,039 and 902,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,039 and 902,795 is: 1,376,664.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,039 : 902,795 = 902,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,039/902,795 = 902,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,039x = 902,795 × 902,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,039x = 815,038,812,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,038,812,025/592,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376,664.06

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