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Finding the Third Proportional to 615,944 and 921,405

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Solution

The third proportional to 615,944 and 921,405 is: 1,378,351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,944 : 921,405 = 921,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,944/921,405 = 921,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,944x = 921,405 × 921,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,944x = 848,987,174,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,987,174,025/615,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378,351.24

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