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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,306 and 844,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,306 and 844,155 is: 1,203,090.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,306 : 844,155 = 844,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,306/844,155 = 844,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,306x = 844,155 × 844,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,306x = 712,597,664,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,597,664,025/592,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,090.40

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