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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,330 and 882,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,330 and 882,999 is: 1,367,080.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,330 : 882,999 = 882,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,330/882,999 = 882,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,330x = 882,999 × 882,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,330x = 779,687,234,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,687,234,001/570,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,080.87

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