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Finding the Third Proportional to 559,417 and 860,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 559,417 and 860,364 is: 1,323,210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,417 : 860,364 = 860,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,417/860,364 = 860,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,417x = 860,364 × 860,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,417x = 740,226,212,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,226,212,496/559,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,210.08

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