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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,858 and 888,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,858 and 888,971 is: 1,384,353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,858 : 888,971 = 888,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,858/888,971 = 888,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,858x = 888,971 × 888,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,858x = 790,269,438,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,269,438,841/570,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,353.80

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