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Finding the Third Proportional to 569,740 and 845,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 569,740 and 845,826 is: 1,255,698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,740 : 845,826 = 845,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,740/845,826 = 845,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,740x = 845,826 × 845,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,740x = 715,421,622,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,421,622,276/569,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,698.43

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