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Finding the Third Proportional to 592,872 and 887,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 592,872 and 887,680 is: 1,329,082.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,872 : 887,680 = 887,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,872/887,680 = 887,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,872x = 887,680 × 887,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,872x = 787,975,782,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,975,782,400/592,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,082.47

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