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Finding the Third Proportional to 567,425 and 879,811.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 567,425 and 879,811.50 is: 1,364,177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,425 : 879,811.50 = 879,811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,425/879,811.50 = 879,811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,425x = 879,811.50 × 879,811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,425x = 774,068,275,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,068,275,532.25/567,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364,177.25

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