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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,082 and 851,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,082 and 851,808 is: 1,295,483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,082 : 851,808 = 851,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,082/851,808 = 851,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,082x = 851,808 × 851,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,082x = 725,576,868,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,576,868,864/560,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295,483.28

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