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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,801 and 950,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,801 and 950,408 is: 1,491,043.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,801 : 950,408 = 950,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,801/950,408 = 950,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,801x = 950,408 × 950,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,801x = 903,275,366,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,275,366,464/605,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,043.04

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