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Finding the Third Proportional to 606,938 and 943,007

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Solution

The third proportional to 606,938 and 943,007 is: 1,465,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,938 : 943,007 = 943,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,938/943,007 = 943,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,938x = 943,007 × 943,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,938x = 889,262,202,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,262,202,049/606,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,161.52

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