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Finding the Third Proportional to 569,936 and 886,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 569,936 and 886,016 is: 1,377,390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,936 : 886,016 = 886,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,936/886,016 = 886,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,936x = 886,016 × 886,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,936x = 785,024,352,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,024,352,256/569,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,390.36

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