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Finding the Third Proportional to 594,656 and 847,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 594,656 and 847,698 is: 1,208,416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,656 : 847,698 = 847,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,656/847,698 = 847,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,656x = 847,698 × 847,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,656x = 718,591,899,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,591,899,204/594,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208,416.12

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