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Finding the Third Proportional to 678,022 and 920,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 678,022 and 920,838 is: 1,250,612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,022 : 920,838 = 920,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,022/920,838 = 920,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,022x = 920,838 × 920,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,022x = 847,942,622,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,942,622,244/678,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,612.25

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