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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,832 and 870,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,832 and 870,198 is: 1,317,331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,832 : 870,198 = 870,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,832/870,198 = 870,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,832x = 870,198 × 870,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,832x = 757,244,559,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,244,559,204/574,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,331.95

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