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Finding the Third Proportional to 604,929 and 928,542.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 604,929 and 928,542.75 is: 1,425,277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,929 : 928,542.75 = 928,542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,929/928,542.75 = 928,542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,929x = 928,542.75 × 928,542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,929x = 862,191,638,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,191,638,577.56/604,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,277.41

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