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Finding the Third Proportional to 601,662 and 902,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 601,662 and 902,625 is: 1,354,135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,662 : 902,625 = 902,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,662/902,625 = 902,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,662x = 902,625 × 902,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,662x = 814,731,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,731,890,625/601,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,135.53

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