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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,090 and 895,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,090 and 895,638 is: 1,343,461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,090 : 895,638 = 895,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,090/895,638 = 895,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,090x = 895,638 × 895,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,090x = 802,167,427,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,167,427,044/597,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343,461.50

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