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Finding the Third Proportional to 604,562 and 943,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 604,562 and 943,612 is: 1,472,807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,562 : 943,612 = 943,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,562/943,612 = 943,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,562x = 943,612 × 943,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,562x = 890,403,606,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,403,606,544/604,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,807.76

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