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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,692 and 888,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,692 and 888,042 is: 1,234,740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,692 : 888,042 = 888,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,692/888,042 = 888,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,692x = 888,042 × 888,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,692x = 788,618,593,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,618,593,764/638,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234,740.05

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