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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,034 and 874,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,034 and 874,391 is: 1,259,500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,034 : 874,391 = 874,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,034/874,391 = 874,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,034x = 874,391 × 874,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,034x = 764,559,620,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,559,620,881/607,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,500.49

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