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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,553 and 888,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,553 and 888,884 is: 1,368,038.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,553 : 888,884 = 888,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,553/888,884 = 888,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,553x = 888,884 × 888,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,553x = 790,114,765,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,114,765,456/577,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,038.54

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