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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,444 and 871,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,444 and 871,161 is: 1,318,845.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,444 : 871,161 = 871,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,444/871,161 = 871,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,444x = 871,161 × 871,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,444x = 758,921,487,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,921,487,921/575,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,845.08

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