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Finding the Third Proportional to 566,416 and 869,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 566,416 and 869,280 is: 1,334,086.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,416 : 869,280 = 869,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,416/869,280 = 869,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,416x = 869,280 × 869,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,416x = 755,647,718,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,647,718,400/566,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,086.11

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