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Finding the Third Proportional to 629,241 and 889,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 629,241 and 889,524 is: 1,257,472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,241 : 889,524 = 889,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,241/889,524 = 889,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,241x = 889,524 × 889,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,241x = 791,252,946,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,252,946,576/629,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,472.01

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