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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,151 and 860,992.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,151 and 860,992.50 is: 1,323,407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,151 : 860,992.50 = 860,992.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,151/860,992.50 = 860,992.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,151x = 860,992.50 × 860,992.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,151x = 741,308,085,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,308,085,056.25/560,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,407.59

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