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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,920 and 860,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,920 and 860,592 is: 1,283,745.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,920 : 860,592 = 860,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,920/860,592 = 860,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,920x = 860,592 × 860,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,920x = 740,618,590,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,618,590,464/576,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,745.74

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