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Finding the Third Proportional to 604,118 and 959,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 604,118 and 959,745 is: 1,524,719.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,118 : 959,745 = 959,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,118/959,745 = 959,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,118x = 959,745 × 959,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,118x = 921,110,465,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,110,465,025/604,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,719.45

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