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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,514 and 937,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,514 and 937,572 is: 1,451,727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,514 : 937,572 = 937,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,514/937,572 = 937,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,514x = 937,572 × 937,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,514x = 879,041,255,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,041,255,184/605,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,727.38

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