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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,723 and 884,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,723 and 884,940 is: 1,372,152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,723 : 884,940 = 884,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,723/884,940 = 884,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,723x = 884,940 × 884,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,723x = 783,118,803,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,118,803,600/570,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,152.17

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