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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,565 and 807,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,565 and 807,573 is: 1,089,562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,565 : 807,573 = 807,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,565/807,573 = 807,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,565x = 807,573 × 807,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,565x = 652,174,150,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,174,150,329/598,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,562.79

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