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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,998 and 873,066

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,998 and 873,066 is: 1,353,902.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,998 : 873,066 = 873,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,998/873,066 = 873,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,998x = 873,066 × 873,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,998x = 762,244,240,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,244,240,356/562,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,902.22

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