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Finding the Third Proportional to 564,712.50 and 848,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 564,712.50 and 848,322 is: 1,274,365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,712.50 : 848,322 = 848,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,712.50/848,322 = 848,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,712.50x = 848,322 × 848,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,712.50x = 719,650,215,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,650,215,684/564,712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,365.66

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