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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,247 and 882,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,247 and 882,875 is: 1,366,895.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,247 : 882,875 = 882,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,247/882,875 = 882,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,247x = 882,875 × 882,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,247x = 779,468,265,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,468,265,625/570,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,895.86

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