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Finding the Third Proportional to 569,844 and 852,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 569,844 and 852,212 is: 1,274,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,844 : 852,212 = 852,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,844/852,212 = 852,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,844x = 852,212 × 852,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,844x = 726,265,292,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,265,292,944/569,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,498.45

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