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Finding the Third Proportional to 606,966 and 874,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 606,966 and 874,353 is: 1,259,532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,966 : 874,353 = 874,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,966/874,353 = 874,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,966x = 874,353 × 874,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,966x = 764,493,168,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,493,168,609/606,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,532.11

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