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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,232 and 838,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,232 and 838,368 is: 1,254,589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,232 : 838,368 = 838,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,232/838,368 = 838,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,232x = 838,368 × 838,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,232x = 702,860,903,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,860,903,424/560,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,589.00

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