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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,788 and 950,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,788 and 950,386 is: 1,491,006.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,788 : 950,386 = 950,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,788/950,386 = 950,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,788x = 950,386 × 950,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,788x = 903,233,548,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,233,548,996/605,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,006.01

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