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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,360 and 882,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,360 and 882,048 is: 1,248,088.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,360 : 882,048 = 882,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,360/882,048 = 882,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,360x = 882,048 × 882,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,360x = 778,008,674,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,008,674,304/623,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,088.86

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