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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,622 and 808,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,622 and 808,997 is: 1,089,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,622 : 808,997 = 808,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,622/808,997 = 808,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,622x = 808,997 × 808,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,622x = 654,476,146,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,476,146,009/600,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,663.96

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