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Finding the Third Proportional to 601,833 and 934,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 601,833 and 934,887 is: 1,452,252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,833 : 934,887 = 934,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,833/934,887 = 934,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,833x = 934,887 × 934,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,833x = 874,013,702,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,013,702,769/601,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,252.87

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