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Finding the Third Proportional to 678,008 and 920,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 678,008 and 920,820 is: 1,250,589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,008 : 920,820 = 920,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,008/920,820 = 920,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,008x = 920,820 × 920,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,008x = 847,909,472,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,909,472,400/678,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,589.19

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