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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,910 and 766,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,910 and 766,825 is: 1,017,495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,910 : 766,825 = 766,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,910/766,825 = 766,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,910x = 766,825 × 766,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,910x = 588,020,580,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,020,580,625/577,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,495.08

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