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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,555 and 921,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,555 and 921,572 is: 1,416,542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,555 : 921,572 = 921,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,555/921,572 = 921,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,555x = 921,572 × 921,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,555x = 849,294,951,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,294,951,184/599,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,542.19

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