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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,058 and 874,827

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,058 and 874,827 is: 1,205,121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,058 : 874,827 = 874,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,058/874,827 = 874,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,058x = 874,827 × 874,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,058x = 765,322,279,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,322,279,929/635,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,121.86

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