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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,265 and 797,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,265 and 797,268 is: 1,114,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,265 : 797,268 = 797,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,265/797,268 = 797,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,265x = 797,268 × 797,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,265x = 635,636,263,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,636,263,824/570,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,633.13

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