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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,912 and 766,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,912 and 766,828 is: 1,017,499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,912 : 766,828 = 766,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,912/766,828 = 766,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,912x = 766,828 × 766,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,912x = 588,025,181,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,025,181,584/577,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,499.52

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