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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,582 and 879,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,582 and 879,089 is: 1,340,308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,582 : 879,089 = 879,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,582/879,089 = 879,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,582x = 879,089 × 879,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,582x = 772,797,469,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,797,469,921/576,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340,308.00

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