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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,452 and 892,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,452 and 892,220 is: 1,420,383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,452 : 892,220 = 892,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,452/892,220 = 892,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,452x = 892,220 × 892,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,452x = 796,056,528,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,056,528,400/560,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,383.06

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