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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,362 and 831,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,362 and 831,666 is: 1,197,980.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,362 : 831,666 = 831,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,362/831,666 = 831,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,362x = 831,666 × 831,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,362x = 691,668,335,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,668,335,556/577,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197,980.36

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