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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,186 and 861,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,186 and 861,041 is: 1,323,474.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,186 : 861,041 = 861,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,186/861,041 = 861,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,186x = 861,041 × 861,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,186x = 741,391,603,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,391,603,681/560,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,474.00

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