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Finding the Third Proportional to 594,637 and 847,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 594,637 and 847,668 is: 1,208,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,637 : 847,668 = 847,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,637/847,668 = 847,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,637x = 847,668 × 847,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,637x = 718,541,038,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,541,038,224/594,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208,369.20

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