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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,880 and 882,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,880 and 882,612 is: 1,325,107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,880 : 882,612 = 882,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,880/882,612 = 882,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,880x = 882,612 × 882,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,880x = 779,003,942,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,003,942,544/587,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,107.07

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