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Finding the Third Proportional to 569,958 and 889,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 569,958 and 889,442 is: 1,388,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,958 : 889,442 = 889,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,958/889,442 = 889,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,958x = 889,442 × 889,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,958x = 791,107,071,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,107,071,364/569,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388,009.42

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