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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,948 and 904,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,948 and 904,647 is: 1,366,372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,948 : 904,647 = 904,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,948/904,647 = 904,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,948x = 904,647 × 904,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,948x = 818,386,194,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,386,194,609/598,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,372.70

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