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Finding the Third Proportional to 604,347 and 940,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 604,347 and 940,056 is: 1,462,248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,347 : 940,056 = 940,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,347/940,056 = 940,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,347x = 940,056 × 940,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,347x = 883,705,283,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,705,283,136/604,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,248.15

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