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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,034 and 896,355

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,034 and 896,355 is: 1,385,181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,034 : 896,355 = 896,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,034/896,355 = 896,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,034x = 896,355 × 896,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,034x = 803,452,286,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,452,286,025/580,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,181.36

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