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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,444 and 946,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,444 and 946,482 is: 1,499,434.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,444 : 946,482 = 946,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,444/946,482 = 946,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,444x = 946,482 × 946,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,444x = 895,828,176,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,828,176,324/597,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,434.55

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