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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,308 and 848,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,308 and 848,572 is: 1,267,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,308 : 848,572 = 848,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,308/848,572 = 848,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,308x = 848,572 × 848,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,308x = 720,074,439,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,074,439,184/568,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,049.63

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