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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,552 and 882,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,552 and 882,984 is: 1,366,502.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,552 : 882,984 = 882,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,552/882,984 = 882,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,552x = 882,984 × 882,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,552x = 779,660,744,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,660,744,256/570,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,502.52

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