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Finding the Third Proportional to 606,941 and 937,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 606,941 and 937,790 is: 1,448,987.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,941 : 937,790 = 937,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,941/937,790 = 937,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,941x = 937,790 × 937,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,941x = 879,450,084,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,450,084,100/606,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,987.77

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