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Finding the Third Proportional to 488,028 and 895,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 488,028 and 895,056 is: 1,641,555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,028 : 895,056 = 895,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,028/895,056 = 895,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,028x = 895,056 × 895,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,028x = 801,125,243,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,125,243,136/488,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,555.90

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