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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,966 and 854,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,966 and 854,962 is: 1,284,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,966 : 854,962 = 854,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,966/854,962 = 854,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,966x = 854,962 × 854,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,966x = 730,960,021,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,960,021,444/568,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,716.52

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