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Finding the Third Proportional to 579,344 and 848,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 579,344 and 848,275 is: 1,242,043.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,344 : 848,275 = 848,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,344/848,275 = 848,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,344x = 848,275 × 848,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,344x = 719,570,475,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,570,475,625/579,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,043.55

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