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Finding the Third Proportional to 594,972 and 906,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 594,972 and 906,402 is: 1,380,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,972 : 906,402 = 906,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,972/906,402 = 906,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,972x = 906,402 × 906,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,972x = 821,564,585,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,564,585,604/594,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380,845.80

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