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Finding the Third Proportional to 601,838 and 934,893

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Solution

The third proportional to 601,838 and 934,893 is: 1,452,259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,838 : 934,893 = 934,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,838/934,893 = 934,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,838x = 934,893 × 934,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,838x = 874,024,921,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,024,921,449/601,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,259.45

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