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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,184 and 861,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,184 and 861,038 is: 1,323,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,184 : 861,038 = 861,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,184/861,038 = 861,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,184x = 861,038 × 861,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,184x = 741,386,437,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,386,437,444/560,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,469.50

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