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Finding the Third Proportional to 582,052 and 869,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 582,052 and 869,493 is: 1,298,884.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,052 : 869,493 = 869,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,052/869,493 = 869,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,052x = 869,493 × 869,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,052x = 756,018,077,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,018,077,049/582,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,884.08

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