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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,956 and 904,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,956 and 904,671 is: 1,366,426.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,956 : 904,671 = 904,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,956/904,671 = 904,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,956x = 904,671 × 904,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,956x = 818,429,618,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,429,618,241/598,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,426.95

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