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Finding the Third Proportional to 567,591 and 853,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 567,591 and 853,770 is: 1,284,240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,591 : 853,770 = 853,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,591/853,770 = 853,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,591x = 853,770 × 853,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,591x = 728,923,212,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,923,212,900/567,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,240.26

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