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Finding the Third Proportional to 660,950 and 891,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 660,950 and 891,778 is: 1,203,219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,950 : 891,778 = 891,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,950/891,778 = 891,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,950x = 891,778 × 891,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,950x = 795,268,001,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,268,001,284/660,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,219.61

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