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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,520 and 868,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,520 and 868,320 is: 1,345,143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,520 : 868,320 = 868,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,520/868,320 = 868,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,520x = 868,320 × 868,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,520x = 753,979,622,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,979,622,400/560,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345,143.12

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