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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,825 and 888,917

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,825 and 888,917 is: 1,256,587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,825 : 888,917 = 888,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,825/888,917 = 888,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,825x = 888,917 × 888,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,825x = 790,173,432,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,173,432,889/628,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,587.18

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