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Finding the Third Proportional to 608,553 and 895,606.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 608,553 and 895,606.88 is: 1,318,063.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,553 : 895,606.88 = 895,606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,553/895,606.88 = 895,606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,553x = 895,606.88 × 895,606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,553x = 802,111,674,547.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,111,674,547.27/608,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,063.79

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