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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,972 and 926,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,972 and 926,847 is: 1,436,597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,972 : 926,847 = 926,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,972/926,847 = 926,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,972x = 926,847 × 926,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,972x = 859,045,361,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,045,361,409/597,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,597.97

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