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Finding the Third Proportional to 678,010 and 920,823

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Solution

The third proportional to 678,010 and 920,823 is: 1,250,593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,010 : 920,823 = 920,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,010/920,823 = 920,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,010x = 920,823 × 920,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,010x = 847,914,997,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,914,997,329/678,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,593.65

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