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Finding the Third Proportional to 602,908 and 933,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 602,908 and 933,122 is: 1,444,194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,908 : 933,122 = 933,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,908/933,122 = 933,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,908x = 933,122 × 933,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,908x = 870,716,666,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,716,666,884/602,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,194.91

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