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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,182 and 861,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,182 and 861,035 is: 1,323,465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,182 : 861,035 = 861,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,182/861,035 = 861,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,182x = 861,035 × 861,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,182x = 741,381,271,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,381,271,225/560,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,465.00

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