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Finding the Third Proportional to 604,236 and 847,029

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Solution

The third proportional to 604,236 and 847,029 is: 1,187,380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,236 : 847,029 = 847,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,236/847,029 = 847,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,236x = 847,029 × 847,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,236x = 717,458,126,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,458,126,841/604,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,380.64

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