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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,616 and 940,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,616 and 940,413 is: 1,460,292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,616 : 940,413 = 940,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,616/940,413 = 940,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,616x = 940,413 × 940,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,616x = 884,376,610,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,376,610,569/605,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,292.68

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