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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,258 and 848,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,258 and 848,252 is: 1,188,801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,258 : 848,252 = 848,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,258/848,252 = 848,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,258x = 848,252 × 848,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,258x = 719,531,455,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,531,455,504/605,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,801.23

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