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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,302 and 848,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,302 and 848,565 is: 1,267,042.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,302 : 848,565 = 848,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,302/848,565 = 848,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,302x = 848,565 × 848,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,302x = 720,062,559,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,062,559,225/568,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,042.10

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