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Finding the Third Proportional to 678,020 and 920,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 678,020 and 920,828 is: 1,250,588.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,020 : 920,828 = 920,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,020/920,828 = 920,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,020x = 920,828 × 920,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,020x = 847,924,205,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,924,205,584/678,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,588.78

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