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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,307 and 844,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,307 and 844,156 is: 1,203,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,307 : 844,156 = 844,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,307/844,156 = 844,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,307x = 844,156 × 844,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,307x = 712,599,352,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,599,352,336/592,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,091.22

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