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Finding the Third Proportional to 615,372 and 934,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 615,372 and 934,610 is: 1,419,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,372 : 934,610 = 934,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,372/934,610 = 934,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,372x = 934,610 × 934,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,372x = 873,495,852,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,495,852,100/615,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419,459.86

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