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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,422 and 871,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,422 and 871,130 is: 1,318,801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,422 : 871,130 = 871,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,422/871,130 = 871,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,422x = 871,130 × 871,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,422x = 758,867,476,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,867,476,900/575,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,801.64

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