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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,254 and 848,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,254 and 848,246 is: 1,188,792.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,254 : 848,246 = 848,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,254/848,246 = 848,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,254x = 848,246 × 848,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,254x = 719,521,276,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,521,276,516/605,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,792.27

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