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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,961 and 904,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,961 and 904,679 is: 1,366,439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,961 : 904,679 = 904,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,961/904,679 = 904,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,961x = 904,679 × 904,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,961x = 818,444,093,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,444,093,041/598,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,439.71

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