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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,503 and 937,557

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,503 and 937,557 is: 1,451,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,503 : 937,557 = 937,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,503/937,557 = 937,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,503x = 937,557 × 937,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,503x = 879,013,128,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,013,128,249/605,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,707.30

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