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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,874 and 888,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,874 and 888,987 is: 1,384,364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,874 : 888,987 = 888,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,874/888,987 = 888,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,874x = 888,987 × 888,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,874x = 790,297,886,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,297,886,169/570,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,364.83

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