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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,200 and 838,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,200 and 838,344 is: 1,254,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,200 : 838,344 = 838,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,200/838,344 = 838,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,200x = 838,344 × 838,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,200x = 702,820,662,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,820,662,336/560,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,588.83

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