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Finding the Third Proportional to 565,068 and 853,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 565,068 and 853,362 is: 1,288,741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,068 : 853,362 = 853,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,068/853,362 = 853,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,068x = 853,362 × 853,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,068x = 728,226,703,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,226,703,044/565,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,741.71

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