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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,044 and 874,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,044 and 874,806 is: 1,205,090.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,044 : 874,806 = 874,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,044/874,806 = 874,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,044x = 874,806 × 874,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,044x = 765,285,537,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,285,537,636/635,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,090.57

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