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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,621 and 808,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,621 and 808,996 is: 1,089,663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,621 : 808,996 = 808,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,621/808,996 = 808,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,621x = 808,996 × 808,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,621x = 654,474,528,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,474,528,016/600,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,663.08

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