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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,908 and 941,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,908 and 941,856 is: 1,417,289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,908 : 941,856 = 941,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,908/941,856 = 941,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,908x = 941,856 × 941,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,908x = 887,092,724,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,092,724,736/625,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,289.32

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