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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,342 and 887,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,342 and 887,604 is: 1,297,194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,342 : 887,604 = 887,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,342/887,604 = 887,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,342x = 887,604 × 887,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,342x = 787,840,860,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,840,860,816/607,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,194.76

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