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Finding the Third Proportional to 583,208 and 874,813

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Solution

The third proportional to 583,208 and 874,813 is: 1,312,221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,208 : 874,813 = 874,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,208/874,813 = 874,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,208x = 874,813 × 874,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,208x = 765,297,784,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,297,784,969/583,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,221.00

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