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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,088 and 890,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,088 and 890,949 is: 1,307,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,088 : 890,949 = 890,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,088/890,949 = 890,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,088x = 890,949 × 890,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,088x = 793,790,120,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,790,120,601/607,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,537.16

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