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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,553 and 921,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,553 and 921,569 is: 1,416,537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,553 : 921,569 = 921,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,553/921,569 = 921,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,553x = 921,569 × 921,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,553x = 849,289,421,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,289,421,761/599,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,537.69

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