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Finding the Third Proportional to 608,842 and 955,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 608,842 and 955,059 is: 1,498,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,842 : 955,059 = 955,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,842/955,059 = 955,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,842x = 955,059 × 955,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,842x = 912,137,693,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,137,693,481/608,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,151.73

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