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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,790 and 940,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,790 and 940,119 is: 1,416,861.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,790 : 940,119 = 940,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,790/940,119 = 940,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,790x = 940,119 × 940,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,790x = 883,823,734,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,823,734,161/623,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,861.02

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