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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,977.63 and 778,119.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,977.63 and 778,119.75 is: 1,049,382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,977.63 : 778,119.75 = 778,119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,977.63/778,119.75 = 778,119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,977.63x = 778,119.75 × 778,119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,977.63x = 605,470,345,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,470,345,340.06/576,977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,382.71

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