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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,932 and 888,448.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,932 and 888,448.50 is: 1,298,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,932 : 888,448.50 = 888,448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,932/888,448.50 = 888,448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,932x = 888,448.50 × 888,448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,932x = 789,340,737,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,340,737,152.25/607,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,403.01

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