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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,971 and 854,968.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,971 and 854,968.50 is: 1,284,724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,971 : 854,968.50 = 854,968.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,971/854,968.50 = 854,968.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,971x = 854,968.50 × 854,968.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,971x = 730,971,135,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,971,135,992.25/568,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,724.77

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