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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,518 and 792,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,518 and 792,705 is: 1,069,552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,518 : 792,705 = 792,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,518/792,705 = 792,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,518x = 792,705 × 792,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,518x = 628,381,217,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,381,217,025/587,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,552.28

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