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Finding the Third Proportional to 604,001 and 885,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 604,001 and 885,700 is: 1,298,780.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,001 : 885,700 = 885,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,001/885,700 = 885,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,001x = 885,700 × 885,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,001x = 784,464,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,464,490,000/604,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,780.12

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