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Finding the Third Proportional to 572,239 and 884,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 572,239 and 884,660 is: 1,367,651.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,239 : 884,660 = 884,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,239/884,660 = 884,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,239x = 884,660 × 884,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,239x = 782,623,315,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,623,315,600/572,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,651.13

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