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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,358 and 846,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,358 and 846,483 is: 1,209,629.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,358 : 846,483 = 846,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,358/846,483 = 846,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,358x = 846,483 × 846,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,358x = 716,533,469,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,533,469,289/592,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,629.09

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