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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,977 and 873,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,977 and 873,028 is: 1,353,834.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,977 : 873,028 = 873,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,977/873,028 = 873,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,977x = 873,028 × 873,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,977x = 762,177,888,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,177,888,784/562,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,834.86

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