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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,995 and 908,589

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,995 and 908,589 is: 1,357,797.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,995 : 908,589 = 908,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,995/908,589 = 908,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,995x = 908,589 × 908,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,995x = 825,533,970,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,533,970,921/607,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,797.30

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