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Finding the Third Proportional to 617,040 and 932,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 617,040 and 932,135 is: 1,408,135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,040 : 932,135 = 932,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,040/932,135 = 932,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,040x = 932,135 × 932,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,040x = 868,875,658,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,875,658,225/617,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408,135.06

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