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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,154 and 860,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,154 and 860,997 is: 1,323,414.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,154 : 860,997 = 860,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,154/860,997 = 860,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,154x = 860,997 × 860,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,154x = 741,315,834,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,315,834,009/560,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,414.34

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