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Finding the Third Proportional to 604,644 and 874,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 604,644 and 874,058 is: 1,263,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,644 : 874,058 = 874,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,644/874,058 = 874,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,644x = 874,058 × 874,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,644x = 763,977,387,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,977,387,364/604,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,516.03

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