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Finding the Third Proportional to 641,676 and 897,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 641,676 and 897,122 is: 1,254,258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,676 : 897,122 = 897,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,676/897,122 = 897,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,676x = 897,122 × 897,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,676x = 804,827,882,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,827,882,884/641,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,258.98

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