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Finding the Third Proportional to 567,682 and 851,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 567,682 and 851,608 is: 1,277,539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,682 : 851,608 = 851,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,682/851,608 = 851,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,682x = 851,608 × 851,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,682x = 725,236,185,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,236,185,664/567,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,539.51

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