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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,818 and 888,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,818 and 888,907 is: 1,256,572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,818 : 888,907 = 888,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,818/888,907 = 888,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,818x = 888,907 × 888,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,818x = 790,155,654,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,155,654,649/628,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,572.89

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