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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,604 and 944,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,604 and 944,676 is: 1,459,134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,604 : 944,676 = 944,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,604/944,676 = 944,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,604x = 944,676 × 944,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,604x = 892,412,744,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,412,744,976/611,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,134.91

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