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Finding the Third Proportional to 608,879 and 978,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 608,879 and 978,363 is: 1,572,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,879 : 978,363 = 978,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,879/978,363 = 978,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,879x = 978,363 × 978,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,879x = 957,194,159,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,194,159,769/608,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572,059.74

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