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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,632 and 929,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,632 and 929,427 is: 1,443,014.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,632 : 929,427 = 929,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,632/929,427 = 929,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,632x = 929,427 × 929,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,632x = 863,834,548,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,834,548,329/598,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,014.32

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