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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,068 and 882,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,068 and 882,696 is: 1,354,887.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,068 : 882,696 = 882,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,068/882,696 = 882,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,068x = 882,696 × 882,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,068x = 779,152,228,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,152,228,416/575,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,887.12

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