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Finding the Third Proportional to 608,840 and 955,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 608,840 and 955,056 is: 1,498,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,840 : 955,056 = 955,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,840/955,056 = 955,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,840x = 955,056 × 955,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,840x = 912,131,963,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,131,963,136/608,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,147.24

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