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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,872 and 950,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,872 and 950,504 is: 1,491,169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,872 : 950,504 = 950,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,872/950,504 = 950,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,872x = 950,504 × 950,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,872x = 903,457,854,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,457,854,016/605,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,169.51

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