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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,312 and 797,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,312 and 797,337 is: 1,114,734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,312 : 797,337 = 797,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,312/797,337 = 797,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,312x = 797,337 × 797,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,312x = 635,746,291,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,746,291,569/570,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,734.20

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