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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,842 and 888,945

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,842 and 888,945 is: 1,384,311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,842 : 888,945 = 888,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,842/888,945 = 888,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,842x = 888,945 × 888,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,842x = 790,223,213,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,223,213,025/570,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,311.62

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