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Finding the Third Proportional to 662,592 and 882,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 662,592 and 882,792 is: 1,176,171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,592 : 882,792 = 882,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,592/882,792 = 882,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,592x = 882,792 × 882,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,592x = 779,321,715,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,321,715,264/662,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,171.33

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