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Finding the Third Proportional to 608,591 and 946,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 608,591 and 946,052 is: 1,470,633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,591 : 946,052 = 946,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,591/946,052 = 946,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,591x = 946,052 × 946,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,591x = 895,014,386,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,014,386,704/608,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,633.62

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