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Finding the Third Proportional to 601,245 and 958,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 601,245 and 958,725 is: 1,528,750.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,245 : 958,725 = 958,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,245/958,725 = 958,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,245x = 958,725 × 958,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,245x = 919,153,625,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,153,625,625/601,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528,750.55

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