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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,250 and 882,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,250 and 882,879 is: 1,366,901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,250 : 882,879 = 882,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,250/882,879 = 882,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,250x = 882,879 × 882,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,250x = 779,475,328,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,475,328,641/570,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,901.06

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