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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,338 and 887,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,338 and 887,598 is: 1,297,185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,338 : 887,598 = 887,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,338/887,598 = 887,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,338x = 887,598 × 887,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,338x = 787,830,209,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,830,209,604/607,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,185.77

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