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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,554 and 882,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,554 and 882,987 is: 1,366,507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,554 : 882,987 = 882,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,554/882,987 = 882,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,554x = 882,987 × 882,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,554x = 779,666,042,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,666,042,169/570,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,507.01

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