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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,879.63 and 897,121.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,879.63 and 897,121.13 is: 1,328,360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,879.63 : 897,121.13 = 897,121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,879.63/897,121.13 = 897,121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,879.63x = 897,121.13 × 897,121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,879.63x = 804,826,312,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,826,312,921.27/605,879.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,360.09

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