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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,276 and 924,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,276 and 924,804 is: 1,431,938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,276 : 924,804 = 924,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,276/924,804 = 924,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,276x = 924,804 × 924,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,276x = 855,262,438,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,262,438,416/597,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,938.40

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