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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,872 and 888,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,872 and 888,984 is: 1,384,360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,872 : 888,984 = 888,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,872/888,984 = 888,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,872x = 888,984 × 888,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,872x = 790,292,552,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,292,552,256/570,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,360.33

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