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Finding the Third Proportional to 601,002 and 935,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 601,002 and 935,955 is: 1,457,585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,002 : 935,955 = 935,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,002/935,955 = 935,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,002x = 935,955 × 935,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,002x = 876,011,762,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,011,762,025/601,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,585.44

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