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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,952 and 891,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,952 and 891,340 is: 1,249,287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,952 : 891,340 = 891,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,952/891,340 = 891,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,952x = 891,340 × 891,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,952x = 794,486,995,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,486,995,600/635,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,287.68

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