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Finding the Third Proportional to 579,558 and 852,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 579,558 and 852,573 is: 1,254,198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,558 : 852,573 = 852,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,558/852,573 = 852,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,558x = 852,573 × 852,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,558x = 726,880,720,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,880,720,329/579,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,198.41

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