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Finding the Third Proportional to 601,652 and 902,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 601,652 and 902,596 is: 1,354,071.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,652 : 902,596 = 902,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,652/902,596 = 902,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,652x = 902,596 × 902,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,652x = 814,679,539,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,679,539,216/601,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,071.02

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