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Finding the Third Proportional to 572,244 and 884,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 572,244 and 884,670 is: 1,367,670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,244 : 884,670 = 884,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,244/884,670 = 884,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,244x = 884,670 × 884,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,244x = 782,641,008,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,641,008,900/572,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,670.10

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