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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,457 and 920,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,457 and 920,899 is: 1,471,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,457 : 920,899 = 920,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,457/920,899 = 920,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,457x = 920,899 × 920,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,457x = 848,054,968,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,054,968,201/576,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,150.44

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