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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,326 and 844,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,326 and 844,184 is: 1,203,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,326 : 844,184 = 844,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,326/844,184 = 844,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,326x = 844,184 × 844,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,326x = 712,646,625,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,646,625,856/592,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,132.44

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