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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,028 and 874,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,028 and 874,382 is: 1,259,487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,028 : 874,382 = 874,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,028/874,382 = 874,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,028x = 874,382 × 874,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,028x = 764,543,881,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,543,881,924/607,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,487.01

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