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Finding the Third Proportional to 617,915 and 935,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 617,915 and 935,587 is: 1,416,575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,915 : 935,587 = 935,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,915/935,587 = 935,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,915x = 935,587 × 935,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,915x = 875,323,034,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,323,034,569/617,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,575.15

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