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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,252 and 797,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,252 and 797,249 is: 1,114,605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,252 : 797,249 = 797,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,252/797,249 = 797,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,252x = 797,249 × 797,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,252x = 635,605,968,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,605,968,001/570,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,605.42

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