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Finding the Third Proportional to 564,995 and 837,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 564,995 and 837,718 is: 1,242,084.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,995 : 837,718 = 837,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,995/837,718 = 837,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,995x = 837,718 × 837,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,995x = 701,771,447,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,771,447,524/564,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,084.35

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