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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,432 and 871,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,432 and 871,145 is: 1,318,824.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,432 : 871,145 = 871,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,432/871,145 = 871,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,432x = 871,145 × 871,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,432x = 758,893,611,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,893,611,025/575,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,824.14

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