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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,802 and 879,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,802 and 879,423 is: 1,315,723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,802 : 879,423 = 879,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,802/879,423 = 879,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,802x = 879,423 × 879,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,802x = 773,384,812,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,384,812,929/587,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,723.34

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