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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,310 and 844,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,310 and 844,879 is: 1,242,918.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,310 : 844,879 = 844,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,310/844,879 = 844,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,310x = 844,879 × 844,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,310x = 713,820,524,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,820,524,641/574,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,918.50

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