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Finding the Third Proportional to 561,787.88 and 880,333.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 561,787.88 and 880,333.88 is: 1,379,502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,787.88 : 880,333.88 = 880,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,787.88/880,333.88 = 880,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,787.88x = 880,333.88 × 880,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,787.88x = 774,987,731,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,987,731,472.52/561,787.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379,502.42

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