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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,526 and 888,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,526 and 888,842 is: 1,367,973.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,526 : 888,842 = 888,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,526/888,842 = 888,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,526x = 888,842 × 888,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,526x = 790,040,100,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,040,100,964/577,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,973.22

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