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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,862 and 888,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,862 and 888,977 is: 1,384,362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,862 : 888,977 = 888,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,862/888,977 = 888,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,862x = 888,977 × 888,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,862x = 790,280,106,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,280,106,529/570,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,362.78

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