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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,250 and 882,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,250 and 882,378 is: 1,325,825.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,250 : 882,378 = 882,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,250/882,378 = 882,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,250x = 882,378 × 882,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,250x = 778,590,934,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,590,934,884/587,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,825.35

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