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Finding the Third Proportional to 598,967 and 904,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 598,967 and 904,688 is: 1,366,453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,967 : 904,688 = 904,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,967/904,688 = 904,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,967x = 904,688 × 904,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,967x = 818,460,377,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,460,377,344/598,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,453.21

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