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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,596 and 912,066

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,596 and 912,066 is: 1,333,979.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,596 : 912,066 = 912,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,596/912,066 = 912,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,596x = 912,066 × 912,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,596x = 831,864,388,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,864,388,356/623,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,979.67

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