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Finding the Third Proportional to 602,883 and 933,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 602,883 and 933,102 is: 1,444,192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,883 : 933,102 = 933,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,883/933,102 = 933,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,883x = 933,102 × 933,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,883x = 870,679,342,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,679,342,404/602,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,192.89

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