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Finding the Third Proportional to 569,976 and 889,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 569,976 and 889,470 is: 1,388,052.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,976 : 889,470 = 889,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,976/889,470 = 889,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,976x = 889,470 × 889,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,976x = 791,156,880,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,156,880,900/569,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388,052.97

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