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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,306 and 866,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,306 and 866,318 is: 1,302,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,306 : 866,318 = 866,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,306/866,318 = 866,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,306x = 866,318 × 866,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,306x = 750,506,877,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,506,877,124/576,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,271.50

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