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Finding the Third Proportional to 606,118 and 950,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 606,118 and 950,822 is: 1,491,561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,118 : 950,822 = 950,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,118/950,822 = 950,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,118x = 950,822 × 950,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,118x = 904,062,475,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,062,475,684/606,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,561.83

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