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Finding the Third Proportional to 569,814 and 885,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 569,814 and 885,801 is: 1,377,016.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,814 : 885,801 = 885,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,814/885,801 = 885,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,814x = 885,801 × 885,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,814x = 784,643,411,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,643,411,601/569,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,016.73

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