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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,928 and 897,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,928 and 897,176 is: 1,328,416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,928 : 897,176 = 897,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,928/897,176 = 897,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,928x = 897,176 × 897,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,928x = 804,924,774,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,924,774,976/605,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,416.54

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