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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,690 and 914,699.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,690 and 914,699.25 is: 1,399,847.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,690 : 914,699.25 = 914,699.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,690/914,699.25 = 914,699.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,690x = 914,699.25 × 914,699.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,690x = 836,674,717,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,674,717,950.56/597,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,847.28

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