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Finding the Third Proportional to 606,904 and 874,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 606,904 and 874,208 is: 1,259,243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,904 : 874,208 = 874,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,904/874,208 = 874,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,904x = 874,208 × 874,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,904x = 764,239,627,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,239,627,264/606,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,243.02

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