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Finding the Third Proportional to 602,154 and 908,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 602,154 and 908,334 is: 1,370,198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,154 : 908,334 = 908,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,154/908,334 = 908,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,154x = 908,334 × 908,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,154x = 825,070,655,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,070,655,556/602,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370,198.75

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