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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,832 and 888,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,832 and 888,930 is: 1,384,289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,832 : 888,930 = 888,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,832/888,930 = 888,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,832x = 888,930 × 888,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,832x = 790,196,544,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,196,544,900/570,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,289.15

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