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Finding the Third Proportional to 631,994 and 894,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 631,994 and 894,251 is: 1,265,336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,994 : 894,251 = 894,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,994/894,251 = 894,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,994x = 894,251 × 894,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,994x = 799,684,851,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,684,851,001/631,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,336.14

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