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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,856 and 888,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,856 and 888,970 is: 1,384,355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,856 : 888,970 = 888,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,856/888,970 = 888,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,856x = 888,970 × 888,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,856x = 790,267,660,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,267,660,900/570,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,355.53

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