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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,986 and 935,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,986 and 935,883 is: 1,440,620.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,986 : 935,883 = 935,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,986/935,883 = 935,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,986x = 935,883 × 935,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,986x = 875,876,989,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,876,989,689/607,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,620.33

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