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Finding the Third Proportional to 610,752 and 897,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 610,752 and 897,882 is: 1,319,999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,752 : 897,882 = 897,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,752/897,882 = 897,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,752x = 897,882 × 897,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,752x = 806,192,085,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,192,085,924/610,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,999.09

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