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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,993 and 908,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,993 and 908,586 is: 1,357,792.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,993 : 908,586 = 908,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,993/908,586 = 908,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,993x = 908,586 × 908,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,993x = 825,528,519,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,528,519,396/607,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,792.80

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