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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,992 and 877,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,992 and 877,530 is: 1,242,046.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,992 : 877,530 = 877,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,992/877,530 = 877,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,992x = 877,530 × 877,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,992x = 770,058,900,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,058,900,900/619,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,046.51

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