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Finding the Third Proportional to 566,955 and 869,953.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 566,955 and 869,953.50 is: 1,334,883.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,955 : 869,953.50 = 869,953.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,955/869,953.50 = 869,953.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,955x = 869,953.50 × 869,953.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,955x = 756,819,092,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,819,092,162.25/566,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,883.88

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