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Finding the Third Proportional to 608,736 and 936,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 608,736 and 936,864 is: 1,441,863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,736 : 936,864 = 936,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,736/936,864 = 936,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,736x = 936,864 × 936,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,736x = 877,714,154,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,714,154,496/608,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,863.39

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