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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,330 and 831,617

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,330 and 831,617 is: 1,197,905.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,330 : 831,617 = 831,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,330/831,617 = 831,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,330x = 831,617 × 831,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,330x = 691,586,834,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,586,834,689/577,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197,905.59

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