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Finding the Third Proportional to 488,030 and 895,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 488,030 and 895,060 is: 1,641,563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,030 : 895,060 = 895,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,030/895,060 = 895,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,030x = 895,060 × 895,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,030x = 801,132,403,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,132,403,600/488,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,563.85

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