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Finding the Third Proportional to 602,938 and 933,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 602,938 and 933,171 is: 1,444,274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,938 : 933,171 = 933,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,938/933,171 = 933,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,938x = 933,171 × 933,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,938x = 870,808,115,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,808,115,241/602,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,274.73

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