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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,249 and 882,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,249 and 882,255 is: 1,369,776.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,249 : 882,255 = 882,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,249/882,255 = 882,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,249x = 882,255 × 882,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,249x = 778,373,885,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,373,885,025/568,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369,776.08

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