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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,773 and 888,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,773 and 888,849 is: 1,256,498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,773 : 888,849 = 888,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,773/888,849 = 888,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,773x = 888,849 × 888,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,773x = 790,052,544,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,052,544,801/628,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,498.84

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