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Finding the Third Proportional to 604,088 and 959,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 604,088 and 959,700 is: 1,524,652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,088 : 959,700 = 959,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,088/959,700 = 959,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,088x = 959,700 × 959,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,088x = 921,024,090,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,024,090,000/604,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,652.19

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