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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,680 and 890,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,680 and 890,163 is: 1,386,072.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,680 : 890,163 = 890,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,680/890,163 = 890,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,680x = 890,163 × 890,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,680x = 792,390,166,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,390,166,569/571,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386,072.92

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