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Finding the Third Proportional to 582,624 and 886,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 582,624 and 886,095 is: 1,347,634.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,624 : 886,095 = 886,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,624/886,095 = 886,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,624x = 886,095 × 886,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,624x = 785,164,349,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,164,349,025/582,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347,634.75

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