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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,606 and 944,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,606 and 944,679 is: 1,459,139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,606 : 944,679 = 944,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,606/944,679 = 944,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,606x = 944,679 × 944,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,606x = 892,418,413,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,418,413,041/611,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,139.40

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