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Finding the Third Proportional to 569,868 and 885,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 569,868 and 885,887 is: 1,377,153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,868 : 885,887 = 885,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,868/885,887 = 885,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,868x = 885,887 × 885,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,868x = 784,795,776,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,795,776,769/569,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,153.62

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