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Finding the Third Proportional to 569,960 and 889,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 569,960 and 889,445 is: 1,388,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,960 : 889,445 = 889,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,960/889,445 = 889,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,960x = 889,445 × 889,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,960x = 791,112,408,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,112,408,025/569,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388,013.91

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