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Finding the Third Proportional to 595,394 and 859,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 595,394 and 859,107 is: 1,239,624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,394 : 859,107 = 859,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,394/859,107 = 859,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,394x = 859,107 × 859,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,394x = 738,064,837,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,064,837,449/595,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239,624.24

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