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Finding the Third Proportional to 564,906 and 790,132.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 564,906 and 790,132.50 is: 1,105,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,906 : 790,132.50 = 790,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,906/790,132.50 = 790,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,906x = 790,132.50 × 790,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,906x = 624,309,367,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,309,367,556.25/564,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,156.20

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