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Finding the Third Proportional to 565,588 and 791,165

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Solution

The third proportional to 565,588 and 791,165 is: 1,106,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,588 : 791,165 = 791,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,588/791,165 = 791,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,588x = 791,165 × 791,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,588x = 625,942,057,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,942,057,225/565,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,710.29

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