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Finding the Third Proportional to 601,668 and 902,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 601,668 and 902,634 is: 1,354,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,668 : 902,634 = 902,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,668/902,634 = 902,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,668x = 902,634 × 902,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,668x = 814,748,137,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,748,137,956/601,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,149.03

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