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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,816 and 888,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,816 and 888,906 is: 1,384,253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,816 : 888,906 = 888,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,816/888,906 = 888,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,816x = 888,906 × 888,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,816x = 790,153,876,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,153,876,836/570,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,253.20

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