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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,296 and 845,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,296 and 845,760 is: 1,241,219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,296 : 845,760 = 845,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,296/845,760 = 845,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,296x = 845,760 × 845,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,296x = 715,309,977,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,309,977,600/576,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,219.75

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