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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,622 and 940,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,622 and 940,416 is: 1,460,287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,622 : 940,416 = 940,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,622/940,416 = 940,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,622x = 940,416 × 940,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,622x = 884,382,253,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,382,253,056/605,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,287.53

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