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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,875 and 879,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,875 and 879,526 is: 1,315,868.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,875 : 879,526 = 879,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,875/879,526 = 879,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,875x = 879,526 × 879,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,875x = 773,565,984,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,565,984,676/587,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,868.14

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