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Finding the Third Proportional to 566,036 and 791,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 566,036 and 791,868 is: 1,107,800.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,036 : 791,868 = 791,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,036/791,868 = 791,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,036x = 791,868 × 791,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,036x = 627,054,929,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,054,929,424/566,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,800.44

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