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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,278 and 882,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,278 and 882,297 is: 1,369,836.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,278 : 882,297 = 882,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,278/882,297 = 882,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,278x = 882,297 × 882,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,278x = 778,447,996,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,447,996,209/568,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369,836.59

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