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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,754 and 950,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,754 and 950,382 is: 1,491,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,754 : 950,382 = 950,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,754/950,382 = 950,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,754x = 950,382 × 950,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,754x = 903,225,945,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,225,945,924/605,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,077.15

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