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Finding the Third Proportional to 610,319 and 887,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 610,319 and 887,775 is: 1,291,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,319 : 887,775 = 887,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,319/887,775 = 887,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,319x = 887,775 × 887,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,319x = 788,144,450,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,144,450,625/610,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,364.76

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