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Finding the Third Proportional to 594,398 and 902,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 594,398 and 902,950 is: 1,371,671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,398 : 902,950 = 902,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,398/902,950 = 902,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,398x = 902,950 × 902,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,398x = 815,318,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,318,702,500/594,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371,671.34

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