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Finding the Third Proportional to 569,878 and 885,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 569,878 and 885,901 is: 1,377,172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,878 : 885,901 = 885,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,878/885,901 = 885,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,878x = 885,901 × 885,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,878x = 784,820,581,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,820,581,801/569,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,172.98

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