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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,905 and 936,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,905 and 936,218 is: 1,411,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,905 : 936,218 = 936,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,905/936,218 = 936,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,905x = 936,218 × 936,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,905x = 876,504,143,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,504,143,524/620,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,655.80

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