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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,903 and 936,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,903 and 936,215 is: 1,411,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,903 : 936,215 = 936,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,903/936,215 = 936,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,903x = 936,215 × 936,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,903x = 876,498,526,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,498,526,225/620,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,651.30

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