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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,482 and 888,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,482 and 888,765 is: 1,367,840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,482 : 888,765 = 888,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,482/888,765 = 888,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,482x = 888,765 × 888,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,482x = 789,903,225,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,903,225,225/577,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,840.43

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