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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,700 and 568,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,700 and 568,044 is: 757,984.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,700 : 568,044 = 568,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,700/568,044 = 568,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,700x = 568,044 × 568,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,700x = 322,673,985,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,673,985,936/425,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,984.46

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