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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,564 and 897,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,564 and 897,762 is: 1,395,475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,564 : 897,762 = 897,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,564/897,762 = 897,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,564x = 897,762 × 897,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,564x = 805,976,608,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,976,608,644/577,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395,475.84

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