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Finding the Third Proportional to 603,903 and 830,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 603,903 and 830,601 is: 1,142,398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,903 : 830,601 = 830,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,903/830,601 = 830,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,903x = 830,601 × 830,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,903x = 689,898,021,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,898,021,201/603,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,398.73

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