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Finding the Third Proportional to 584,723 and 874,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 584,723 and 874,695 is: 1,308,468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,723 : 874,695 = 874,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,723/874,695 = 874,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,723x = 874,695 × 874,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,723x = 765,091,343,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,091,343,025/584,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,468.01

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