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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,325 and 831,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,325 and 831,610 is: 1,197,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,325 : 831,610 = 831,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,325/831,610 = 831,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,325x = 831,610 × 831,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,325x = 691,575,192,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,575,192,100/577,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197,895.80

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