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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,990 and 895,731.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,990 and 895,731.75 is: 1,390,553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,990 : 895,731.75 = 895,731.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,990/895,731.75 = 895,731.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,990x = 895,731.75 × 895,731.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,990x = 802,335,367,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,335,367,958.06/576,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390,553.33

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