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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,292 and 845,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,292 and 845,740 is: 1,241,169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,292 : 845,740 = 845,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,292/845,740 = 845,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,292x = 845,740 × 845,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,292x = 715,276,147,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,276,147,600/576,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,169.66

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