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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,179.50 and 861,032.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,179.50 and 861,032.25 is: 1,323,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,179.50 : 861,032.25 = 861,032.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,179.50/861,032.25 = 861,032.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,179.50x = 861,032.25 × 861,032.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,179.50x = 741,376,535,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,376,535,540.06/560,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,462.45

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