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Finding the Third Proportional to 543,316 and 860,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 543,316 and 860,127 is: 1,361,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,316 : 860,127 = 860,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,316/860,127 = 860,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,316x = 860,127 × 860,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,316x = 739,818,456,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,818,456,129/543,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,672.50

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