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Finding the Third Proportional to 594,757 and 892,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 594,757 and 892,317 is: 1,338,747.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,757 : 892,317 = 892,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,757/892,317 = 892,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,757x = 892,317 × 892,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,757x = 796,229,628,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,229,628,489/594,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338,747.81

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