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Finding the Third Proportional to 662,578 and 882,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 662,578 and 882,770 is: 1,176,137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,578 : 882,770 = 882,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,578/882,770 = 882,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,578x = 882,770 × 882,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,578x = 779,282,872,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,282,872,900/662,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,137.56

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