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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,824 and 889,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,824 and 889,080 is: 1,267,125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,824 : 889,080 = 889,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,824/889,080 = 889,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,824x = 889,080 × 889,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,824x = 790,463,246,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,463,246,400/623,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,125.42

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