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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,136 and 902,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,136 and 902,799 is: 1,283,262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,136 : 902,799 = 902,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,136/902,799 = 902,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,136x = 902,799 × 902,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,136x = 815,046,034,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,046,034,401/635,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,262.22

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