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Finding the Third Proportional to 606,935 and 937,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 606,935 and 937,781 is: 1,448,974.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,935 : 937,781 = 937,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,935/937,781 = 937,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,935x = 937,781 × 937,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,935x = 879,433,203,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,433,203,961/606,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,974.28

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