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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,308 and 925,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,308 and 925,972 is: 1,487,788.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,308 : 925,972 = 925,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,308/925,972 = 925,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,308x = 925,972 × 925,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,308x = 857,424,144,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,424,144,784/576,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,788.03

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