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Finding the Third Proportional to 594,004 and 787,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 594,004 and 787,656 is: 1,044,440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,004 : 787,656 = 787,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,004/787,656 = 787,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,004x = 787,656 × 787,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,004x = 620,401,974,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,401,974,336/594,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,440.73

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