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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,896 and 767,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,896 and 767,012 is: 1,018,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,896 : 767,012 = 767,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,896/767,012 = 767,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,896x = 767,012 × 767,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,896x = 588,307,408,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,307,408,144/577,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,016.06

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