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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,230 and 870,891

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,230 and 870,891 is: 1,318,518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,230 : 870,891 = 870,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,230/870,891 = 870,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,230x = 870,891 × 870,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,230x = 758,451,133,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,451,133,881/575,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,518.04

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