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Finding the Third Proportional to 565,055 and 852,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 565,055 and 852,837 is: 1,287,186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,055 : 852,837 = 852,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,055/852,837 = 852,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,055x = 852,837 × 852,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,055x = 727,330,948,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,330,948,569/565,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,186.11

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