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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,356 and 846,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,356 and 846,480 is: 1,209,624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,356 : 846,480 = 846,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,356/846,480 = 846,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,356x = 846,480 × 846,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,356x = 716,528,390,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,528,390,400/592,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,624.60

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