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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,614 and 772,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,614 and 772,977 is: 1,039,817.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,614 : 772,977 = 772,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,614/772,977 = 772,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,614x = 772,977 × 772,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,614x = 597,493,442,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,493,442,529/574,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039,817.06

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