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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,430 and 891,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,430 and 891,540 is: 1,274,952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,430 : 891,540 = 891,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,430/891,540 = 891,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,430x = 891,540 × 891,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,430x = 794,843,571,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,843,571,600/623,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,952.39

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