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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,440 and 871,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,440 and 871,157 is: 1,318,842.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,440 : 871,157 = 871,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,440/871,157 = 871,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,440x = 871,157 × 871,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,440x = 758,914,518,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,914,518,649/575,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,842.14

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