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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,332 and 899,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,332 and 899,379 is: 1,438,443.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,332 : 899,379 = 899,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,332/899,379 = 899,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,332x = 899,379 × 899,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,332x = 808,882,585,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,882,585,641/562,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,443.10

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