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Finding the Third Proportional to 569,828 and 885,823

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Solution

The third proportional to 569,828 and 885,823 is: 1,377,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,828 : 885,823 = 885,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,828/885,823 = 885,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,828x = 885,823 × 885,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,828x = 784,682,387,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,682,387,329/569,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,051.30

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