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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,250 and 848,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,250 and 848,241 is: 1,188,786.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,250 : 848,241 = 848,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,250/848,241 = 848,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,250x = 848,241 × 848,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,250x = 719,512,794,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,512,794,081/605,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,786.11

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