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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,606 and 866,409

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,606 and 866,409 is: 1,299,613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,606 : 866,409 = 866,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,606/866,409 = 866,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,606x = 866,409 × 866,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,606x = 750,664,555,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,664,555,281/577,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,613.50

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