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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,902 and 889,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,902 and 889,044 is: 1,256,792.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,902 : 889,044 = 889,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,902/889,044 = 889,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,902x = 889,044 × 889,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,902x = 790,399,233,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,399,233,936/628,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,792.37

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