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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,444 and 871,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,444 and 871,162 is: 1,318,848.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,444 : 871,162 = 871,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,444/871,162 = 871,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,444x = 871,162 × 871,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,444x = 758,923,230,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,923,230,244/575,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,848.11

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