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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,712 and 944,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,712 and 944,838 is: 1,459,377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,712 : 944,838 = 944,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,712/944,838 = 944,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,712x = 944,838 × 944,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,712x = 892,718,846,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,718,846,244/611,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,377.69

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