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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,739 and 937,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,739 and 937,818 is: 1,451,949.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,739 : 937,818 = 937,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,739/937,818 = 937,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,739x = 937,818 × 937,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,739x = 879,502,601,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,502,601,124/605,739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,949.77

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