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Finding the Third Proportional to 579,855 and 870,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 579,855 and 870,874 is: 1,307,950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,855 : 870,874 = 870,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,855/870,874 = 870,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,855x = 870,874 × 870,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,855x = 758,421,523,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,421,523,876/579,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,950.30

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