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Finding the Third Proportional to 608,882 and 978,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 608,882 and 978,368 is: 1,572,068.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,882 : 978,368 = 978,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,882/978,368 = 978,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,882x = 978,368 × 978,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,882x = 957,203,943,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,203,943,424/608,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572,068.06

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