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Finding the Third Proportional to 579,966 and 887,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 579,966 and 887,283 is: 1,357,443.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,966 : 887,283 = 887,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,966/887,283 = 887,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,966x = 887,283 × 887,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,966x = 787,271,122,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,271,122,089/579,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,443.58

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