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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,556 and 805,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,556 and 805,842 is: 1,158,459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,556 : 805,842 = 805,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,556/805,842 = 805,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,556x = 805,842 × 805,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,556x = 649,381,328,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,381,328,964/560,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158,459.33

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