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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,546 and 888,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,546 and 888,873 is: 1,368,021.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,546 : 888,873 = 888,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,546/888,873 = 888,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,546x = 888,873 × 888,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,546x = 790,095,210,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,095,210,129/577,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,021.27

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