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Finding the Third Proportional to 602,436 and 903,681

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Solution

The third proportional to 602,436 and 903,681 is: 1,355,562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,436 : 903,681 = 903,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,436/903,681 = 903,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,436x = 903,681 × 903,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,436x = 816,639,349,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,639,349,761/602,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,562.00

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