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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,475 and 888,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,475 and 888,831 is: 1,243,196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,475 : 888,831 = 888,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,475/888,831 = 888,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,475x = 888,831 × 888,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,475x = 790,020,546,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,020,546,561/635,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,196.89

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