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Finding the Third Proportional to 569,870 and 885,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 569,870 and 885,890 is: 1,377,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,870 : 885,890 = 885,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,870/885,890 = 885,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,870x = 885,890 × 885,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,870x = 784,801,092,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,801,092,100/569,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,158.11

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