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Finding the Third Proportional to 543,312 and 860,121

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Solution

The third proportional to 543,312 and 860,121 is: 1,361,663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,312 : 860,121 = 860,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,312/860,121 = 860,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,312x = 860,121 × 860,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,312x = 739,808,134,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,808,134,641/543,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,663.53

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