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Finding the Third Proportional to 606,254 and 905,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 606,254 and 905,637 is: 1,352,862.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,254 : 905,637 = 905,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,254/905,637 = 905,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,254x = 905,637 × 905,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,254x = 820,178,375,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,178,375,769/606,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,862.62

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