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Finding the Third Proportional to 601,848 and 934,908.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 601,848 and 934,908.75 is: 1,452,284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,848 : 934,908.75 = 934,908.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,848/934,908.75 = 934,908.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,848x = 934,908.75 × 934,908.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,848x = 874,054,370,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,054,370,826.56/601,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,284.25

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