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Finding the Third Proportional to 606,148 and 950,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 606,148 and 950,864 is: 1,491,619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,148 : 950,864 = 950,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,148/950,864 = 950,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,148x = 950,864 × 950,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,148x = 904,142,346,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,142,346,496/606,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,619.78

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