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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,540 and 846,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,540 and 846,644 is: 1,278,777.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,540 : 846,644 = 846,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,540/846,644 = 846,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,540x = 846,644 × 846,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,540x = 716,806,062,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,806,062,736/560,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,777.72

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