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Finding the Third Proportional to 564,685 and 848,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 564,685 and 848,280 is: 1,274,301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,685 : 848,280 = 848,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,685/848,280 = 848,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,685x = 848,280 × 848,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,685x = 719,578,958,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,578,958,400/564,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,301.53

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