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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,062 and 860,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,062 and 860,829 is: 1,323,115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,062 : 860,829 = 860,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,062/860,829 = 860,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,062x = 860,829 × 860,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,062x = 741,026,567,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,026,567,241/560,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,115.24

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