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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,704 and 872,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,704 and 872,916 is: 1,296,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,704 : 872,916 = 872,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,704/872,916 = 872,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,704x = 872,916 × 872,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,704x = 761,982,343,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,982,343,056/587,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296,541.02

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