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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,176 and 919,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,176 and 919,438 is: 1,413,239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,176 : 919,438 = 919,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,176/919,438 = 919,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,176x = 919,438 × 919,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,176x = 845,366,235,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,366,235,844/598,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413,239.98

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