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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,805 and 882,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,805 and 882,296 is: 1,354,278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,805 : 882,296 = 882,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,805/882,296 = 882,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,805x = 882,296 × 882,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,805x = 778,446,231,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,446,231,616/574,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,278.81

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