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Finding the Third Proportional to 599,868 and 953,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 599,868 and 953,992 is: 1,517,168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,868 : 953,992 = 953,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,868/953,992 = 953,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,868x = 953,992 × 953,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,868x = 910,100,736,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,100,736,064/599,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,168.34

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