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Finding the Third Proportional to 579,346 and 848,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 579,346 and 848,279 is: 1,242,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,346 : 848,279 = 848,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,346/848,279 = 848,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,346x = 848,279 × 848,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,346x = 719,577,261,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,577,261,841/579,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,050.97

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