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Finding the Third Proportional to 610,428 and 897,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 610,428 and 897,997 is: 1,321,038.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,428 : 897,997 = 897,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,428/897,997 = 897,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,428x = 897,997 × 897,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,428x = 806,398,612,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,398,612,009/610,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,038.05

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