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Finding the Third Proportional to 662,608 and 882,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 662,608 and 882,800 is: 1,176,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,608 : 882,800 = 882,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,608/882,800 = 882,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,608x = 882,800 × 882,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,608x = 779,335,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,335,840,000/662,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,164.25

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