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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,988 and 935,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,988 and 935,886 is: 1,440,624.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,988 : 935,886 = 935,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,988/935,886 = 935,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,988x = 935,886 × 935,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,988x = 875,882,604,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,882,604,996/607,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,624.82

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