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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,494 and 937,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,494 and 937,545 is: 1,451,691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,494 : 937,545 = 937,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,494/937,545 = 937,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,494x = 937,545 × 937,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,494x = 878,990,627,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,990,627,025/605,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,691.72

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