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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,998 and 829,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,998 and 829,602 is: 1,222,454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,998 : 829,602 = 829,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,998/829,602 = 829,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,998x = 829,602 × 829,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,998x = 688,239,478,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,239,478,404/562,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,454.57

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