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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,824 and 950,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,824 and 950,440 is: 1,491,086.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,824 : 950,440 = 950,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,824/950,440 = 950,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,824x = 950,440 × 950,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,824x = 903,336,193,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,336,193,600/605,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,086.84

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