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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,982.63 and 888,104.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,982.63 and 888,104.25 is: 1,357,577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,982.63 : 888,104.25 = 888,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,982.63/888,104.25 = 888,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,982.63x = 888,104.25 × 888,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,982.63x = 788,729,158,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,729,158,868.06/580,982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,577.88

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