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Finding the Third Proportional to 659,034 and 895,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 659,034 and 895,239 is: 1,216,102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,034 : 895,239 = 895,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,034/895,239 = 895,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,034x = 895,239 × 895,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,034x = 801,452,867,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,452,867,121/659,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,102.46

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