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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,028 and 884,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,028 and 884,986 is: 1,253,064.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,028 : 884,986 = 884,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,028/884,986 = 884,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,028x = 884,986 × 884,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,028x = 783,200,220,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,200,220,196/625,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,064.22

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