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Finding the Third Proportional to 597,990 and 950,931

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Solution

The third proportional to 597,990 and 950,931 is: 1,512,182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,990 : 950,931 = 950,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,990/950,931 = 950,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,990x = 950,931 × 950,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,990x = 904,269,766,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,269,766,761/597,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,182.09

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