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Finding the Third Proportional to 593,168 and 919,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 593,168 and 919,240 is: 1,424,557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,168 : 919,240 = 919,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,168/919,240 = 919,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,168x = 919,240 × 919,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,168x = 845,002,177,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,002,177,600/593,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,557.93

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