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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,836 and 888,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,836 and 888,937 is: 1,384,301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,836 : 888,937 = 888,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,836/888,937 = 888,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,836x = 888,937 × 888,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,836x = 790,208,989,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,208,989,969/570,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,301.25

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