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Finding the Third Proportional to 601,659 and 902,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 601,659 and 902,619 is: 1,354,124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,659 : 902,619 = 902,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,659/902,619 = 902,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,659x = 902,619 × 902,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,659x = 814,721,059,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,721,059,161/601,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,124.28

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