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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,056 and 902,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,056 and 902,820 is: 1,376,700.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,056 : 902,820 = 902,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,056/902,820 = 902,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,056x = 902,820 × 902,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,056x = 815,083,952,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,083,952,400/592,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376,700.77

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