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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,396 and 946,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,396 and 946,407 is: 1,499,317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,396 : 946,407 = 946,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,396/946,407 = 946,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,396x = 946,407 × 946,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,396x = 895,686,209,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,686,209,649/597,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,317.39

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