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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,050 and 874,415

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,050 and 874,415 is: 1,259,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,050 : 874,415 = 874,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,050/874,415 = 874,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,050x = 874,415 × 874,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,050x = 764,601,592,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,601,592,225/607,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,536.43

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