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Finding the Third Proportional to 606,939 and 943,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 606,939 and 943,008 is: 1,465,162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,939 : 943,008 = 943,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,939/943,008 = 943,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,939x = 943,008 × 943,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,939x = 889,264,088,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,264,088,064/606,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,162.21

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