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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,626 and 940,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,626 and 940,421 is: 1,460,293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,626 : 940,421 = 940,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,626/940,421 = 940,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,626x = 940,421 × 940,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,626x = 884,391,657,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,391,657,241/605,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,293.41

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