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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,660 and 888,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,660 and 888,006 is: 1,234,701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,660 : 888,006 = 888,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,660/888,006 = 888,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,660x = 888,006 × 888,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,660x = 788,554,656,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,554,656,036/638,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234,701.81

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