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Finding the Third Proportional to 616,864 and 899,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 616,864 and 899,040 is: 1,310,293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,864 : 899,040 = 899,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,864/899,040 = 899,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,864x = 899,040 × 899,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,864x = 808,272,921,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,272,921,600/616,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,293.55

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