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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,776 and 827,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,776 and 827,719 is: 1,165,611.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,776 : 827,719 = 827,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,776/827,719 = 827,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,776x = 827,719 × 827,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,776x = 685,118,742,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,118,742,961/587,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,611.97

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