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Finding the Third Proportional to 565,049 and 852,828.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 565,049 and 852,828.50 is: 1,287,174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,049 : 852,828.50 = 852,828.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,049/852,828.50 = 852,828.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,049x = 852,828.50 × 852,828.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,049x = 727,316,450,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,316,450,412.25/565,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,174.12

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