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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,868 and 950,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,868 and 950,496 is: 1,491,154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,868 : 950,496 = 950,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,868/950,496 = 950,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,868x = 950,496 × 950,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,868x = 903,442,646,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,442,646,016/605,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,154.25

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