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Finding the Third Proportional to 602,012 and 936,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 602,012 and 936,228 is: 1,455,989.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,012 : 936,228 = 936,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,012/936,228 = 936,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,012x = 936,228 × 936,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,012x = 876,522,867,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,522,867,984/602,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,989.03

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