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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,795 and 950,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,795 and 950,398 is: 1,491,026.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,795 : 950,398 = 950,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,795/950,398 = 950,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,795x = 950,398 × 950,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,795x = 903,256,358,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,256,358,404/605,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,026.43

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