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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,221 and 844,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,221 and 844,038 is: 1,202,929.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,221 : 844,038 = 844,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,221/844,038 = 844,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,221x = 844,038 × 844,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,221x = 712,400,145,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,400,145,444/592,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,929.56

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