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Finding the Third Proportional to 601,676 and 902,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 601,676 and 902,644 is: 1,354,161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,676 : 902,644 = 902,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,676/902,644 = 902,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,676x = 902,644 × 902,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,676x = 814,766,190,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,766,190,736/601,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,161.03

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