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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,825 and 891,106

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,825 and 891,106 is: 1,248,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,825 : 891,106 = 891,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,825/891,106 = 891,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,825x = 891,106 × 891,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,825x = 794,069,903,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,069,903,236/635,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,881.22

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