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Finding the Third Proportional to 608,602 and 947,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 608,602 and 947,348 is: 1,474,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,602 : 947,348 = 947,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,602/947,348 = 947,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,602x = 947,348 × 947,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,602x = 897,468,233,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,468,233,104/608,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,638.98

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