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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,492 and 937,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,492 and 937,540 is: 1,451,681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,492 : 937,540 = 937,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,492/937,540 = 937,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,492x = 937,540 × 937,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,492x = 878,981,251,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,981,251,600/605,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,681.03

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