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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,524 and 888,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,524 and 888,839 is: 1,367,968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,524 : 888,839 = 888,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,524/888,839 = 888,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,524x = 888,839 × 888,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,524x = 790,034,767,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,034,767,921/577,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,968.72

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