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Finding the Third Proportional to 565,196 and 792,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 565,196 and 792,122 is: 1,110,158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,196 : 792,122 = 792,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,196/792,122 = 792,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,196x = 792,122 × 792,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,196x = 627,457,262,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,457,262,884/565,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,158.71

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