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Finding the Third Proportional to 557,932 and 716,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 557,932 and 716,370 is: 919,800.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,932 : 716,370 = 716,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,932/716,370 = 716,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,932x = 716,370 × 716,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,932x = 513,185,976,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,185,976,900/557,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,800.22

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