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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,657 and 887,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,657 and 887,553 is: 1,366,063.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,657 : 887,553 = 887,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,657/887,553 = 887,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,657x = 887,553 × 887,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,657x = 787,750,327,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,750,327,809/576,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,063.93

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