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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,832 and 888,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,832 and 888,926 is: 1,256,598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,832 : 888,926 = 888,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,832/888,926 = 888,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,832x = 888,926 × 888,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,832x = 790,189,433,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,189,433,476/628,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,598.64

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