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Finding the Third Proportional to 608,208 and 944,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 608,208 and 944,064 is: 1,465,381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,208 : 944,064 = 944,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,208/944,064 = 944,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,208x = 944,064 × 944,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,208x = 891,256,836,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,256,836,096/608,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,381.64

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