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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,948 and 926,811

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,948 and 926,811 is: 1,436,544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,948 : 926,811 = 926,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,948/926,811 = 926,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,948x = 926,811 × 926,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,948x = 858,978,629,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,978,629,721/597,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,544.03

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