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Finding the Third Proportional to 560,607 and 881,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 560,607 and 881,088 is: 1,384,777.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,607 : 881,088 = 881,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,607/881,088 = 881,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,607x = 881,088 × 881,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,607x = 776,316,063,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,316,063,744/560,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,777.69

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