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Finding the Third Proportional to 602,230 and 886,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 602,230 and 886,712 is: 1,305,577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,230 : 886,712 = 886,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,230/886,712 = 886,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,230x = 886,712 × 886,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,230x = 786,258,170,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,258,170,944/602,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,577.89

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