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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,942 and 926,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,942 and 926,802 is: 1,436,530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,942 : 926,802 = 926,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,942/926,802 = 926,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,942x = 926,802 × 926,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,942x = 858,961,947,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,961,947,204/597,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,530.55

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