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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,822 and 888,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,822 and 888,913 is: 1,256,581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,822 : 888,913 = 888,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,822/888,913 = 888,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,822x = 888,913 × 888,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,822x = 790,166,321,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,166,321,569/628,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,581.87

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