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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,872 and 860,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,872 and 860,688 is: 1,281,916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,872 : 860,688 = 860,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,872/860,688 = 860,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,872x = 860,688 × 860,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,872x = 740,783,833,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,783,833,344/577,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,916.81

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