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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,254 and 882,885

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,254 and 882,885 is: 1,366,910.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,254 : 882,885 = 882,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,254/882,885 = 882,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,254x = 882,885 × 882,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,254x = 779,485,923,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,485,923,225/570,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,910.05

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